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(Rufing,) Ruiffing, vbl. n. Also: ruff-. [Rufe v.1 Cf. late ME and e.m.E. rovyng (c1440), rooffing (1598).] The action of covering with a roof. — 1578 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 81.
The … counsall appoyntis maister Jhonne Gordoun, wrycht, for ruiffing of the Hie Scole 1629 Glasgow B. Rec. I 370.
For working of the measoun work, ruffing, theiking with leid, … of the liberarie hous of the … kirk 1659 Rothesay B. Rec. I 33.
James to be the repairer of the gawill for paning and ruiffing
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