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  • Consternation was at its height in the castle of Shurland -- a catiff had dared to disobey the Baron; and -- the Baron had called for his boots!

    Half-Hours with Great Story-Tellers Various

  • And when the Eagle outsoars the Wren it shall be proved that the Headman of Windy-Gap is a catiff, and his village and everyone in it will be sold to the Saracens.

    The Boy Who Knew What The Birds Said Padraic Colum 1926

  • "Here, base catiff," comes the answer, "here am I who was your slave,

    Cape Cod Ballads, and Other Verse Joseph Crosby Lincoln 1907

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