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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1599
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Scaffing, Skaffing, ppl. adj. [Scaff v.] Sponging; open to bribery, corrupt. — 1584 Sempill Sat. P. xlv 904.
Ane scaffing warlot, wanting schame 1587-99 Hume 73/163.
Skaffing clarks, with couetice inspired, Till execute their [sc. lawyers'] office man be hyred 1587-99 Ib. 74/209.
Sum senators als weill as skaffing scribes, Are blinded oft with … bribes
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