Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TRAFF, n. Also traf, traav. Oakum, rope fibres, frayed material (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 216, 1914 Angus Gl., traav, Sh. 1972). [trɑf, trɑ:v]
[Norw. dial. trav, rag, tatter, trafs, fringes, O.N. trǫf, id.]
