Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DUFFIE, n.2 A sweep (Crm. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.).
[Prob. from Eng. duff, coal-dust, + suff. -Ie.]