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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1866
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BUFF, v.4 To beat in a bargain.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 218:
"A sellt ma corn an' strae for aucht guineas the ackre t' —." "Weel, he's bufft wee't; it's our dear."
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