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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Humff, interj. [mod. Eng. humph (1825), e.m.E. humh (1605).] An inarticulate sound expressing indifference. —a1568 Bann. MS. 163 a/17.
‘Humff!’ quod the Helandman, and turned him abowt
