Definition of ruff

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

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Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To throw together in a disorderly manner.
Tuber :: Tuber (n.) A genus of fungi. See Truffle.
Partridge :: Partridge (n.) The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus).
Rabato :: Rabato (n.) A kind of ruff for the neck; a turned-down collar; a rebato.
Blackguardly :: Blackguardly (adv. & a.) In the manner of or resembling a blackguard; abusive; scurrilous; ruffianly.
Placid :: Placid (a.) Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.
Hackster :: Hackster (n.) A bully; a bravo; a ruffian; an assassin.
Flute :: Flute (n.) A similar channel or groove made in wood or other material, esp. in plaited cloth, as in a lady's ruffle..
Short-spoken :: Short-spoken (a.) Speaking in a quick or short manner; hence, gruff; curt..
Ruff :: Ruff (v. t.) To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum..
Ruffled :: Ruffled (imp. & p. p.) of Ruffl.
Unruffle :: Unruffle (v. i.) To cease from being ruffled or agitated.
Pope :: Pope (n.) A fish; the ruff.
Discompose :: Discompose (v. t.) To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle..
Blackguardism :: Blackguardism (n.) The conduct or language of a blackguard; ruffianism.
Apathy :: Apathy (n.) Want of feeling; privation of passion, emotion, or excitement; dispassion; -- applied either to the body or the mind. As applied to the mind, it is a calmness, indolence, or state of indifference, incapable of being ruffled or roused to active interest or exertion by pleasure, pain, or passion..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A set of lengthened or otherwise modified feathers round, or on, the neck of a bird..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A game similar to whist, and the predecessor of it..
Ruffin :: Ruffin (a.) Disordered.
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