truff

American  

[truhf] / trʌf /

noun

1. British. an uncommon word for sea trout.

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Etymology

Origin of truff

First recorded in 1810–20; of uncertain origin, perhaps Celtic

Example Sentences

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truff

Hit's de Lawd's truff dat I ain't lakin' fer nothin' den.

From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2 by Work Projects Administration

"Dat am de gospil truff," said Ike, "an' if he don't light out purty soon dar'll be a loose dog a-howlin' 'round, for I can't hold onter Maj much longer."

From Lost in the Ca?on by Calhoun, Alfred R.

And according to another old adage we are told how:—   "When the aspen leaves are no bigger than your nail,   Is the time to look out for truff and peel."

From The Folk-lore of Plants by Dyer, T. F. Thiselton (Thomas Firminger Thiselton)

"Yes, yes, honey, dat's de truff; an' we'll trust Him an' not be 'fraid, 'cause don't He say, 'Not a hair ob your head shall perish.'"

From Elsie's Womanhood by Finley, Martha

"When the aspen leaves are no bigger than your nail, Is the time to look out for truff and peel."

From Notes and Queries, Number 61, December 28, 1850 by Various