Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1900
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BUFFLE, adj. Soft and flabby (Sc. 1808 Jam., s.v. buffle). Cf. Buffie, adj.Kcb.4 c.1900:
A buffle bodie's face swells during frost.
