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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BIFFLE, Beefle, v. (See first quot.) [bɪ̢fl, bifl]Ork. (n.Ronaldshay) 1929 Marw.:
Biffle. To strike again and again. Bifflin, a beating.Ork. (Sanday) 1934 (per Ork.1):
Sheu was beeflin' on 'um wi her skule-bag.
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