Definition of ruff

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Ruff (v. t.) To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum..

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Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A game similar to whist, and the predecessor of it..
Tuber :: Tuber (n.) A genus of fungi. See Truffle.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) An exhibition of pride or haughtiness.
Unruffled :: Unruffled (a.) Not ruffled or agitated; smooth; calm; tranquil; quiet.
Ruffin :: Ruffin (a.) Disordered.
Puff :: Puff (v. t.) To cause to swell or dilate; to inflate; to ruffle with puffs; -- often with up; as, a bladder puffed with air..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To furnish with ruffles; as, to ruffle a shirt..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) The connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of any one of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur. See Ootheca..
Macaco :: Macaco (n.) Any one of several species of lemurs, as the ruffed lemur (Lemur macaco), and the ring-tailed lemur (L. catta)..
Scruff :: Scruff (n.) Scurf.
Desperado :: Desperado (n.) A reckless, furious man; a person urged by furious passions, and regardless of consequence; a wild ruffian..
Gruff :: Gruff (superl.) Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) That which is ruffled; specifically, a strip of lace, cambric, or other fine cloth, plaited or gathered on one edge or in the middle, and used as a trimming; a frill..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To throw into disorder or confusion.
Shruff :: Shruff (n.) Rubbish. Specifically: (a) Dross or refuse of metals. [Obs.] (b) Light, dry wood, or stuff used for fuel..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) A state of being ruffled or disturbed; disturbance; agitation; commotion; as, to put the mind in a ruffle..
Annoy :: Annoy (n.) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to tease; to ruffle in mind; to vex; as, I was annoyed by his remarks..
Blackguardism :: Blackguardism (n.) The conduct or language of a blackguard; ruffianism.
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A similar ruffle around the legs or other appendages of animals.
Seesaw :: Seesaw (n.) Same as Crossruff.
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