Sc. Obs. [? f. BAUCH = ‘to treat as bauch: apparently the original or one of the sources of BAFFLE.] trans. To subject to disgrace or ignominy, treat with contumely, vilify; = BAFFLE 1, 2; also absol.
c. 1470. Henry, Wallace, VIII. 723. He … Rapreiffit Eduuard … off this thing, Bawchillyt his seyll, blew out on that fals king, as a tyrand.
1496. Seal of Cause for Hammermen (Jam.). In bachlying of the Hammyrmenis work … and dishonouring of our said burgh.
c. 1550. Sir J. Balfour, Practicks (Jam.). He at ane inconvenient time bauchlit and reprovit.
