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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1821-1856
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†NOOFY, n., adj. Also neufy.
I. n. A foolish person.Bwk. 1821 W. Sutherland Poems 36:
What notion could the neufy hae, To leave yon winsome lassie gay?
II. adj. Stupid, loutish.Bwk. 1856 G. Henderson Pop. Rhymes 85:
Tam ran out. crying to his son-in-law, John Purves — "Get up, you noofy bitch, and stick them wi' the graip!"
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