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goff
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goff, n. [Cf. F. goffe ill-made, awkward, It. goffo, Sp. gofo, Prov. G. goff a blockhead, Gr. stupid.].
A silly clown. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
goff, n.
A game. See Golf. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
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