Obs. [Origin unknown.] A cheek swollen or puffed with fat; also, the muzzle of beasts.

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1530.  Palsgr., 205/1. Chuffe, bouffe.

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1611.  Cotgr., Mourre, the face, a part of the face about the mouth (most properly) of beasts; the muzzle or chuffe.

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