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Scrufe, v. Also: scruff, skruif. [Scruf(e n.] tr. a. To scrape (off) the surface layer. b. fig. To treat superficially, skim over. Cf. Scuffe v. —a. c1590 J. Stewart 213 § 52.
As mychtie montan that be bittir blast Hes all the erth aff skruifit, schawing syn The flintie fronts —b. 1639 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 269.
It is to be regraited that most parte of ministers scrufes the mater of catechizing 1707 Ayr Presb. in Edgar Old Church Life I 99.
He … doth not prosecute such as he names, but scruffs them