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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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‡BACK-TRUFF, n. (See quot.) [′bɑk′trʌf]Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 9:
Back-truff, the large sod or sods placed on the hearth at the back of the fire made of peats.