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   Auf (a̤f), n. [OE. auph, aulf, fr. Icel. ālfr elf. See Elf.] [Also spelt oaf, ouphe.] A changeling or elf child, -- that is, one left by fairies; a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an oaf. [Obs.]  Drayton.
   
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   Oaf (ōf), n. [See Auf.]
   1. Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins; hence, a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an idiot.
   
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   2. A clumsy or awkward person.
   
   Syn. -- klutz, clod, lummox, stumblebum.
   
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