Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†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.
