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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stiffouris, n. pl. [? Stif(f v.] ? An implement used in stiffening or starching cloth. —1505 Treas. Acc. III 172.
For nedilles, ij s. viiij d. Item, for ane pair stiffouris, vj d. Item, for ane coffir, ix s. Item, for thymyllis, xviij d.
