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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Puftlye, adv. [f. Puft p.p. and ppl. adj.] In a puffed up manner, in the manner of one swollen with pride and arrogance, vainly. —c1590 Fowler I 121/87.
Or yit so puftlye lift thair headis in vanetie and pryde
