1417 in (1904) 15 136 (MED) Item, William Waleys for Golvyng att Cossey xl d.
1570 T. Tusser (new ed.) f. 21 In goeuing at haruest, learne skilfully how, eche graine for to lay by it selfe on a mow.
1844 Apr. 64 A gofe-ladder is merely a short ladder for those employed in goafing to get up and down by.