Definition of ruff

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Ruff (n.) The act of trumping, especially when one has no card of the suit led..

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Ruffing :: Ruffing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ruf.
Quill :: Quill (v. t.) To plaint in small cylindrical ridges, called quillings; as, to quill a ruffle..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent..
Even :: Even (a.) Equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly self-possessed; as, an even temper..
Dandriff :: Dandriff (n.) See Dandruff.
Ruffed :: Ruffed (imp. & p. p.) of Ruf.
Macaco :: Macaco (n.) Any one of several species of lemurs, as the ruffed lemur (Lemur macaco), and the ring-tailed lemur (L. catta)..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon, having a ruff of its neck..
Ruffianous :: Ruffianous (a.) Ruffianly.
Gruff :: Gruff (superl.) Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh..
Rabato :: Rabato (n.) A kind of ruff for the neck; a turned-down collar; a rebato.
Poking-stick :: Poking-stick (n.) A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs..
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffle, consisting of a fold of membrane, of hairs, or of feathers, around the neck of an animal..
Partridge :: Partridge (n.) The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus).
Gather :: Gather (v. t.) To bring closely together the parts or particles of; to contract; to compress; to bring together in folds or plaits, as a garment; also, to draw together, as a piece of cloth by a thread; to pucker; to plait; as, to gather a ruffle..
Rufflement :: Rufflement (n.) The act of ruffling.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To throw together in a disorderly manner.
Heading :: Heading (n.) The extension of a line ruffling above the line of stitch.
Ruffian :: Ruffian (a.) brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous; as, ruffian rage..
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