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verb
ScottishTo confuse; to perplex, bewilder; to confound, stupefy.
The adjective has been more common than the verb since at least the end of the 18th century.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Bridges (?1536–1618), bishop of Oxford. Origin unknown.
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