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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SCUFFLE, v.1, n.1 Also skuffle. [skʌfl]
I. v. To graze, rub slightly, wear, tarnish (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 151; Abd., Ags. 1969).
II. n. A slight touch or rub, the act of moving one object lightly over the surface of another (Id.).
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"Scuffle v.1, n.1". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 27 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/scuffle_v1_n1>
