1569. Preston, Cambises (Dodsley, Old Plays, 4th ed., 1875, iv.,
177). [Enter three ruffians, huff, Ruff, and Snuff.]
1680. Cotton, Complete Gamester, p. 333. Huffs, hectors, setters,
gilts, pads, biters, etc.
1690. B. E., Dict. Cant. Crew, s.v.
1693. Congreve, Old Bachelor, iv., 9. Good, slovenly Captain Huff,
Bluffe (what is your hideous name?).
1785. Grose, Vulg. Tongue, s.v.