Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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COFF, v.2 Nonce form of Eng. quaff. See note to Co', v., and Q, letter, 4.Sc. 1821 Blackwood's Mag. (Jan.) 432:
The sweet-meats circulate with better will And Huckster Maggy coffs her dinner gill.