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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Guff, n. [Imitative; occurs in later (19th c.) dialect.] A grunting sound. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 4288.
Thair hes bene ane great debait Betuixt me and ane sow. The sow cryit guff