Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BUCKIE-RUFF, n. “A wild giddy boy, or romping girl” (Fif. 1825 Jam.2).
[Jam. says: “Ruff seems synon. with Ruffie, a ruffian, a low worthless fellow.” The first element is prob. connected with Buckie, n.4, v.]
