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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1688-1689
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Puffie, adj. [e.m.E. puffie (1599), puffy (1616), f. Puff(e n. or v.] Puffie-cheek'd, having fat, round cheeks. — a1689 Cleland 105.
With this rose up … A puffie cheek'd red bearded mannie
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