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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Duffat, Duffett, n. [Cf. Diffat and Duvate.] Turf, or a piece of this. 1529 M. Works Acc. I. 24 b.
For v m. duffats to the theking of the said luge 1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 263.
For half stane of irn to band the cloffes to the myln thykit with duffats 1580 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 177.
To … mak all possibill impediment to Mungo Russell … in casting of any faill or duffett on the said mwure 1592 Reg. Great S. 757/1.
Peitis, turffis, hadder, … lie duffettis, falis et quæcunque alia pondera portabilia 1603 Ib. 533/1.
Privilegis to cast and win fewall, faill and duffettis