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duffer
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[ˈdʌfə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an incompetent or stupid person
(e.g: a complete duffer at languages)
- an unproductive mine
Phrases:
Origin
:
mid 19th century: from Scots dowfart ‘stupid person’, from douf ‘spiritless’
[ˈdʌfə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a person who steals and alters the brands on cattle
Phrases:
Origin
:
mid 18th century (as thieves' slang for someone who sells worthless articles as if they were valuable): of unknown origin
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