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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DUFFIFIE, v. “To lay down a bottle on its side for some time, after its contents have been poured out, that it may be completely drained of the few drops remaining in it; as, “I'll duffifie the bottle” (Abd. 1825 Jam.2).
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