An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

Sax. dav-en insanire; Su. G. dofw-a, sensu privare, dofn-a, stupere.

Daffery, s.
1. Romping, frolicksomeness, S.
2. Thoughtlessness, folly, S. B.
Ross.

Daffin, Daffing, s.
1. Folly in general, S.
Ramsay.
2. Pastime, gaiety, S.
Lyndsay.
3. Excessive diversion.
Kelly.
4. Matrimonial intercourse.
S. P. Repr.
5. Derangement, frenzy.
Mellvill's MS.

Daft, adj.
1. Delirious, stupid; S.
Bellenden.
2. Foolish, unwise, S.
Lyndsay.
3. Giddy, thoughtless, S.
Diallog.
4. Playful, innocently gay, S.
Ramsay.
5. Gay, to excess, S.
Ross.
6. Wanton, S.
Shirrefs.
7. Extremely eager for the attainment of any object, or foolishly fond in the possession of it, S.

Isl. dauf-r, dauft, fatuus, subtristis; Su. G. doef, stupidus.

Daft Days, The Christmas holidays, S.
Ferguson.

Daftly, adv. Foolishly, S.
Ramsay.

Daftlike, adj. Having the appearance of folly, S.
Ramsay.

Daftness, s. Foolishness.
Abp. Hamiltoun.

DAFFICK, s. A coarse tub or trough, Orkn.