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Ruffianlike :: Ruffianlike (a.) Ruffianly.

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; a ruffle..

Crossruff :: Crossruff (n.) The play in whist where partners trump each a different suit, and lead to each other for that purpose; -- called also seesaw..

Fluting :: Fluting (n.) Decoration by means of flutes or channels; a flute, or flutes collectively; as, the fluting of a column or pilaster; the fluting of a lady's ruffle..

Unruffled :: Unruffled (a.) Not ruffled or agitated; smooth; calm; tranquil; quiet.

Blacktail :: Blacktail (n.) A fish; the ruff or pope.

Placid :: Placid (a.) Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.

Pope :: Pope (n.) A fish; the ruff.

Short-spoken :: Short-spoken (a.) Speaking in a quick or short manner; hence, gruff; curt..

Scuff :: Scuff (n.) The back part of the neck; the scruff.

Trump :: Trump (n.) An old game with cards, nearly the same as whist; -- called also ruff..

Poking-stick :: Poking-stick (n.) A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs..

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) Something formed with plaits or flutings, like the collar of this name..

Ruffian :: Ruffian (v. i.) To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.

Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffled varex or fold on certain shells.

Fondness :: Fondness (n.) Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles..

Ruffed :: Ruffed (imp. & p. p.) of Ruf.

Seesaw :: Seesaw (n.) Same as Crossruff.

Dandruff :: Dandruff (n.) A scurf which forms on the head, and comes off in small or particles..

Ruffian :: Ruffian (a.) brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous; as, ruffian rage..

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