Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CLAFFIE, adj. and n.
1. adj. “Disordered; as, claffie hair, dishevelled hair; perhaps q[uasi] having one lock or tuft separated from another” (Bwk. 1825 Jam.2).
2. n. “A slattern” (Ib.).
[See etym. note to Claff, n.1 and v.]
