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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Tuffing, Tuffyng, n. [Tuft(e n.] Oakum, wadding. —1513 Doug. v xii 32.
The tuffyng [Sm., Ruddim. tuffing] kyndillys betwix the plankis wak, Quharfra outthrawis the pykky smoke coil blak