waff
Americannoun
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a puff or blast of air, wind, etc.
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a brief view; glance.
noun
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a gust or puff of air
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a glance; glimpse
verb
Etymology
Origin of waff
1590–1600; derivative of dial. waff to wave
Example Sentences
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"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)
"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
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
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