"criffins" meaning in Scots

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Interjection

Etymology: Alteration of Christ fend us. Attested from the early 19th century. Head templates: {{head|sco|interjections|head=}} criffins, {{sco-interj}} criffins
  1. (dated) an exclamation of surprise or astonishment Tags: dated Synonyms: criftens, crifty Related terms: crivvens
    Sense id: en-criffins-sco-intj-V~9og5uS Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Scots entries with incorrect language header
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          "english": "Crikey! that noise",
          "text": "Criffins! that thair noyes",
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        "an exclamation of surprise or astonishment"
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        "(dated) an exclamation of surprise or astonishment"
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      "word": "criftens"
    },
    {
      "word": "crifty"
    }
  ],
  "word": "criffins"
}

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