Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CUFIE, CUFFIE, v. and n.
1. v. “To outstrip, to overcome, esspecially at athletic exercises” (Fif. 1825 Jam.2).Ib.:
“I'll cufie you at loupin'.” I will have the advantage of you in leaping.
2. n. “The act by which one is surpassed” (Ib.).
[Prob. the same word as Coof, n.1]
