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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1954

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GOLF, v. “To champ or snort, as an enraged pig does while rushing along” (w.Sc. 1887 Jam.).Cai.7 1954:
Fan a tried til stop 'e gawt, 'e golfed at me.

[Imit. in origin. In O.Sc. a.1500. Cf. Guff.]

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