Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHAFFRIE, n. “Refuse” (Lnk. 1825 Jam.2).
[May be a formation from Eng. chaff, husks, worthless stuff, or from O.Sc. chaffery, merchandise, used to signify worthless odds and ends.]
