Definition of ruff

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Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..

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Perigord Pie :: Perigord pie () A pie made of truffles, much esteemed by epicures..
Desperado :: Desperado (n.) A reckless, furious man; a person urged by furious passions, and regardless of consequence; a wild ruffian..
Ruffian :: Ruffian (v. i.) To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To oughen or disturb the surface of; to make uneven by agitation or commotion.
Ruff :: Ruff (v. t.) To hit, as the prey, without fixing it..
Swinecase :: Swinebread (n.) The truffle.
Frislet :: Frislet (n.) A kind of small ruffle.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger..
Band :: Band (v. t.) A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Ruffler :: Ruffler (n.) That which ruffles; specifically, a sewing machine attachment for making ruffles..
Blackguardly :: Blackguardly (adv. & a.) In the manner of or resembling a blackguard; abusive; scurrilous; ruffianly.
Ruffleless :: Ruffleless (a.) Having no ruffle.
Drumming :: Drumming (n.) The act of beating upon, or as if upon, a drum; also, the noise which the male of the ruffed grouse makes in spring, by beating his wings upon his sides..
Dander :: Dander (n.) Dandruff or scurf on the head.
Ruffianous :: Ruffianous (a.) Ruffianly.
Partridge :: Partridge (n.) The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus).
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A similar ruffle around the legs or other appendages of animals.
Tuckahoe :: Tuckahoe (n.) A curious vegetable production of the Southern Atlantic United States, growing under ground like a truffle and often attaining immense size. The real nature is unknown. Called also Indian bread, and Indian loaf..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; -- called also ruff..
Fondness :: Fondness (n.) Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles..
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