Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1926
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DUFFTIN, n.
1. A soft, crumbly peat of inferior quality (Abd.15 1882; Abd.4 1929).Abd.6 1926:
I saw a larry load o' peats gyaan the Turra wan the day. Gey dufftins they war, bit onything'll dee this strike-time, A'm thinkin'.
2. A carpet slipper (Bch. coast 1950). Cf. Soddie.
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