Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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COOFLE, v., n. [kufl]
I. v. Gen. in children's usage: to dare, to challenge (to a feat) (Fif. 1954).
II. n. A challenge or dare (Id.). [Orig. uncertain. Cf. Cufie and Coof, n.1, 5. and Kiffle.]
