Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1841, 1958
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OFFIE, n. Also offy, ofi. A privy, a dry closet (Ayr. 1903 E.D.D.; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Ags., Fif., Lth., s.Sc. 1964).Ayr. 1841 J. Paton Songs 31:
[Better] run out wi' a dreadfu' bang And fa'en the Offie.Rxb. 1958 Trans. Hawick Ant. Soc. 34:
Strecht up and doon like an offy door.
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