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   Auf , 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.]
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   Oaf , n. [See Auf.]
   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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   A clumsy or awkward person.
   Syn. -- klutz, clod, lummox, stumblebum.
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