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   Scoff (?; 115), n. [OE. scof; akin to OFries. schof, OHG. scoph, Icel. skaup, and perh. to E. shove.]
   1. Derision; ridicule; mockery; derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
   
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   With scoffs, and scorns, and contumelious taunts. Shak.
   
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   2. An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
   
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   The scoff of withered age and beardless youth. Cowper.
   
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   Scoff, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scoffed (?; 115); p. pr. & vb. n. Scoffing.] [Cf. Dan. skuffe to deceive, delude, Icel. skopa to scoff, OD. schoppen. See Scoff, n.] To show insolent ridicule or mockery; to manifest contempt by derisive acts or language; -- often with at.
   
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   Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway,
   
   And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray. Goldsmith.
   
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   God's better gift they scoff at and refuse. Cowper.
   
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   Syn. -- To sneer; mock; gibe; jeer. See Sneer.
   
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   Scoff, v. t. To treat or address with derision; to assail scornfully; to mock at.
   
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   To scoff religion is ridiculously proud and immodest. Glanvill.
   
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