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auf
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auf, n. [OE. auph, aulf, fr. Icel. ālfr elf. See Elf.].
A changeling or elf child, -- that is, one left by fairies; a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an oaf. Drayton. [1913 Webster]
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