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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Knaifatic, a. [Jocular nonce-formation f. knaif Knave n., ending as lunatic or frenetik, -atick.] Of base or menial rank, low-bred. —a1568 Pedder C. 33.
Knaifatica [sic in MS.] coff misknawis him sell Quhen he gettis in a furrit goun
