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duff

Pronunciation: (duf), [key]
—n. Slang.
the buttocks or rump: If you don't like the way things are, get off your duff and do something about it!

duff

Pronunciation: (duf), [key]
—n.
a stiff flour pudding, boiled or steamed and often flavored with currants, citron, and spices.

duff

Pronunciation: (duf), [key]
—v.t. Slang.
1. to give a deliberately deceptive appearance to; misrepresent; fake.
2. Brit.(in golf) to misplay (a golf ball), esp. to misjudge one's swing so that the club strikes the ground behind the ball before hitting it.
3. Australian.
a. to steal (cattle).
b. (formerly) to alter the brand on (stolen cattle).
4. to cheat someone.

duff

Pronunciation: (duf), [key]
—n.
1. organic matter in various stages of decomposition on the floor of the forest.
2. fine, dry coal, esp. anthracite.

Dufay

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