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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Muff, v. [? : cf. Muffing vbl. n.] tr. ? To trim (one's beard). —1680 Sempill P. 54/72.
He wou'd me Blackburn's ale to prie, And muff my beard that was right large
