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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Scoffing,) Scuffing, vbl. n. [Scoff v. Cf. ME and e.m.E. scoffyng (Piers Plowman).] a. Mockery, derision. b. A mocking or derisive comment; a mocking jest. —a. c1590 Fowler II 30/26.
Thou suld not causit vther mens honours to cum in hazard, nather by irreuerent scuffing & iesting tants by malice speuit furth against Gods predestinatioun maid it als foolishelie … a defence for thy mischief —b. c1590 Fowler II 31/21.
It is the leist portioun of my wil to ansuer to sic scuffings
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