truff
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of truff
First recorded in 1810–20; of uncertain origin, perhaps Celtic
Example Sentences
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De Lord Jesus says, 'Pompey, I is de truff.
From A Beautiful Possibility by Black, Edith Ferguson
"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
"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
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)
"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.
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