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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1578-1605, 1657
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Gouffer, Gowpher, v. [F. gaufrer. Cf. Goffring vbl. n.] tr. To goffer. — 1578 Inv. Wardrobe 223.]
[A lows gowne of quheite satene gowfre (F. gaufré) 1605 Tailor's Acc. Bk. 35 b.
Payit for gouffering the breistis and slevis of this goun 1657 Watson's Coll. i. 29.
Ev'n his whole shirt his skin doth hide, Gowpherd, … embroider'd [etc.]
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