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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1553-1595
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Coffing, n.2 [Variant of Calfing n. Cf. Cuffing.] Material for caulking or stopping. — 1553–4 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 23.
The expenssis maid of the calffotting of Sanct Iohnis ile, … with pik, tar, coffing, hards, olie, collis and warkmanschip thairof 1595 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 533.
Twa stane of coffing for calfing the samyne [seams]
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