Definition of ruff

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

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Seesaw :: Seesaw (n.) Same as Crossruff.
Rufflement :: Rufflement (n.) The act of ruffling.
Partlet :: Partlet (n.) A hen; -- so called from the ruffing of her neck feathers.
Perigord Pie :: Perigord pie () A pie made of truffles, much esteemed by epicures..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A set of lengthened or otherwise modified feathers round, or on, the neck of a bird..
Ruffed :: Ruffed (imp. & p. p.) of Ruf.
Shruff :: Shruff (n.) Rubbish. Specifically: (a) Dross or refuse of metals. [Obs.] (b) Light, dry wood, or stuff used for fuel..
Ruff :: Ruff (v. t.) To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum..
Scuff :: Scuff (n.) The back part of the neck; the scruff.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread; as, to whip a ruffle..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To oughen or disturb the surface of; to make uneven by agitation or commotion.
Ruffianous :: Ruffianous (a.) Ruffianly.
Partlet :: Partlet (n.) A covering for the neck, and sometimes for the shoulders and breast; originally worn by both sexes, but laterby women alone; a ruff..
Ruff :: Ruff (v. i. & t.) To trump.
Plait :: Plait (v. t.) To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent..
Heading :: Heading (n.) The extension of a line ruffling above the line of stitch.
Ruffian :: Ruffian (n.) A pimp; a pander; also, a paramour..
Ruffled :: Ruffled (imp. & p. p.) of Ruffl.
Smooth :: Smooth (superl.) Gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed; as, a smooth stream..
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