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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

KEUFF, n. Also kiff. Variant forms of cuif, Coof, q.v.Rnf. 1813 G. MacIndoe Wandering Muse 92:
“Keuff!” quo' the Muse, “if this your thanks, Gae strain them thro' the Stygian stanks.”
Lnk. 1892 W. Ewing Poems 15:
Ye muckle kiff, I warn't ye weel.

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