Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1750-1805
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†KNUIFE, v. Also knuff, (k)noof(f), knuve. To converse familiarly, to have an intimate chat (Sc. 1808 Jam., knuff, knuve, 1825 Jam., knooff). [knøv, (k)nøf]Sc. 1750 Scots Mag. (March) 113:
Wi' that I trow my heart grew blythe enough. We couthy knuff'd thegither.Dmb. 1777 Weekly Mag. (3 July) 20:
Auld honest Robin dander'd o'er the gait, To knuife wi' Geordie till the hour grew late.Rnf. 1805 G. McIndoe Poems 140:
The laird sat noofan o'er his glass.
