Middle English Dictionary Entry
soffen v.
Entry Info
Forms | soffen v. |
Etymology | Cp. Scot. sowff to thump, sowff a stroke & ME swǒughen v., swǒugh n.(2). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
To knock (sb. from a horse).
Associated quotations
- ?c1350 Ballad Sc.Wars (Jul A.5)209 : Na na man have mercy for na mede, Na in hope þair hevedes hide; Bot soffid sal be mani of stede For res þat þai sal after ride.