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Definition of Quiffs
1. quiff [n] - See also: quiff
Lexicographical Neighbors of Quiffs
Literary usage of Quiffs
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. 'Hail and Farewell!' by George Moore (1914)
""There's no use in wondering," I said. "He would make none"; but to my surprise
he said: "Them fellows do be too busy oiling their quiffs to put the ..."
2. The First Hundred Thousand: Being the Unofficial Chronicle of a Unit of "K (1)," by Ian Hay (1916)
"(You should see our quiffs on Saturdays!) He is quite incapable of keeping
possession of his clothing, his boots, his rifle, his health, or anything that is ..."
3. The History of England: As Well Ecclesiastical as Civil. By Mr. De Rapin by Rapin de Thoyras (Paul), M. Rapin de Thoyras (1732)
"... Beat to the Queen of Scots, Fugitives, and inform her of the Duke of quiffs
De- to pray her to ..."
4. Sacramental Meditations and Advices, Grounded Upon Scripture Texts, Proper by John Willison (1803)
"long with you, in your covenanting with Gi.c! liever think of covenanting with
him but fry sacrifice : bring the sacrifice of quiffs death to atone for the ..."
5. The Monthly Magazine by Richard Phillips, Benjamin Franklin Collection (Library of Congress) (1798)
"... then tearing wide hi« way Drinki down the blood, «ni all the entrails quiffs ;
Ani though the baying dogs and ..."
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