waff

American  

[waf, wahf] / wæf, wɑf /

noun

Scot. and North England.

1. a puff or blast of air, wind, etc.

2. a brief view; glance.

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waff British  

/ wæf, wɑːf /

noun

1. a gust or puff of air

2. a glance; glimpse

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verb

1. to flutter or cause to flutter

Etymology

Origin of waff

1590–1600; derivative of dial. waff to wave

Example Sentences

"You are very much afraid of a waff of wind blowing on your cousin's name," I would cry.

From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Munro, Neil

"Juist e'en the waff o' your ain coat-tails, mistress," said Tammock.

From Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

He went bye with a waff of wind in his plaiding, and his haunch-man as he passed at a discreet distance got the double share of jibe and glunch from the mariners.

From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Munro, Neil