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duff

nounnature

soft spongy mossy peat bedding

Soft, spongy mossy peat that is poor for burning; often used as bedding for animals.

Example in use

Gie the duff tae the kye for the nicht.

Pronunciation

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/DUF/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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