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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..

Pheasant :: Pheasant (n.) The ruffed grouse.

Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To oughen or disturb the surface of; to make uneven by agitation or commotion.

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

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..

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A set of lengthened or otherwise modified feathers round, or on, the neck of a bird..

Quiescent :: Quiescent (a.) Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting.

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

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

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..

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

Tuber :: Tuber (n.) A genus of fungi. See Truffle.

Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffle, consisting of a fold of membrane, of hairs, or of feathers, around the neck of an animal..

Ruffianly :: Ruffianly (a.) Like a ruffian; bold in crimes; characteristic of a ruffian; violent; brutal.

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

Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent..

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A game similar to whist, and the predecessor of it..

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..

Gorget :: Gorget (n.) A ruff worn by women.

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