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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Juffler, Juffeller, Juflar, n. [f. Juffle v.] ? One who moves or acts in a clumsy or awkward manner, an awkward or clumsy person. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. liii. 16.
Than cam in the maister almaser, An hommiltye jommeltye juffler [R. juffeller], Lyk a stirk stackarand in the ry c1500 Rowll Cursing 259 (M).
Than iuflar Jawsie with his jaggis And Bellie Basie with his baggis At hellis ȝettis sall mak sic rerding
