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Scruff :: Scruff (n.) Scurf.

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

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..

Dandriff :: Dandriff (n.) See Dandruff.

Scruff :: Scruff (n.) The nape of the neck; the loose outside skin, as of the back of the neck..

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

Partlet :: Partlet (n.) A hen; -- so called from the ruffing of her neck feathers.

Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To fold or plait in regular undulation in such a way that the material will retain the shape intended; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to crimp the border of a cap; to crimp a ruffle. Cf. Crisp..

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

Woodruff :: Woodruff (n.) Alt. of Woodroo.

Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger..

Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; -- called also ruff..

Ruffian :: Ruffian (n.) A boisterous, cruel, brutal fellow; a desperate fellow ready for murderous or cruel deeds; a cutthroat..

Furfur :: Furfur (n.) Scurf; dandruff.

Fluted :: Fluted (a.) Decorated with flutes; channeled; grooved; as, a fluted column; a fluted ruffle; a fluted spectrum..

Discompose :: Discompose (v. t.) To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate.

Nayaur :: Nayaur (n.) A specied of wild sheep (Ovis Hodgsonii), native of Nepaul and Thibet. It has a dorsal mane and a white ruff beneath the neck..

Ruff :: Ruff (v. i. & t.) To trump.

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

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.

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