Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BOFI, n. Also boffi, buffie. A large thick piece of turf used as a seat in a house (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1975), or as a bed or couch (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). [′bɔfɪ, ′bʌfe] [From buffy- (see Buffet-stool), as being in use as a stool.]
