GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Duff , n. [From OE. dagh. √67. See Dough.]
    Dough or paste. [Prov. Eng.]
   Halliwell.
   
   1913 Webster
   A stiff flour pudding, boiled in a bag; -- a term used especially by seamen; as, plum duff.
   1913 Webster
         
       

2.       
   Duff , n. the buttocks; as, get off your duff and get to work. [slang]
   Syn. -- rump; ass. 
   
         
       

3.       
   Duff , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Duffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Duffing.] [Etym. uncertain.] [Colloq. or Slang]
   To treat or manipulate so as to give a specious appearance to; to fake; hence, to cheat.
   Webster 1913 Suppl.
   In Australia, to alter the brands on (cattle, horses, etc.); to steal (cattle, etc.), and alter their brands.
   Webster 1913 Suppl.