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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Laff, v. [e.m.E. laffe (16th c.), for Sc. Lauch.] intr. To laugh. —1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. i. 89.
He girn'd so, that he seem'd to laff [: chaff]
