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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCUFFLE, v.¹, n.¹ Also skuffle. [skʌfl]

I. v. To graze, rub slightly, wear, tarnish (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 151; Abd., Ags. 1969).

II. n. A slight touch or rub, the act of moving one object lightly over the surface of another (Id.).