Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Shy; foolish; bashful.
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- adjective obsolete
Stupid ,silly .
Etymologies
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From daff + -ish.
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Examples
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Nay, nay, said he, he is with La Beale Isoud, and this is but a daffish knight.
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Nay, nay, said he, he is with La Beale Isoud, and this is but a daffish knight.
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