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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Youph, Yoof(f, v. [Onomatopoeic.] To bark. — 1684 Law Memor. 23.
[Dogs] youphing [lamentably when people are going to die] 1684 Law Memor. 224.
His dogs … howling, yelling and youphing 1684 Law Memor. 224.
Howling and yooffing
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