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bof⋅fin

  [bof-in]
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–noun British Slang.
a scientist or technical expert.
Origin:
1940–45; orig. uncert.
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bof·fin also Bof·fin   (bŏf'ĭn)   
n.   Chiefly British Slang
A scientist, especially one engaged in research.

[Origin unknown.]
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