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pluff
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pluff, v. t. [Prob. of imitative origin.].
To throw out, as smoke, dust, etc., in puffs. [1913 Webster]
pluff, n.
- A puff, as of smoke from a pipe, or of dust from a puffball; a slight explosion, as of a small quantity of gunpowder. [1913 Webster]
- A hairdresser's powder puff; also, the act of using it. [1913 Webster]
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