Definition of ruff

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Ruff (n.) A collar on a shaft ot other piece to prevent endwise motion. See Illust. of Collar.

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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..
Quellio :: Quellio (n.) A ruff for the neck.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) Wanton or tumultuous procedure or conduct.
Seesaw :: Seesaw (n.) Same as Crossruff.
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..
Woodruff :: Woodruff (n.) Alt. of Woodroo.
Blacktail :: Blacktail (n.) A fish; the ruff or pope.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To erect in a ruff, as feathers..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.
Flute :: Flute (v. t.) To form flutes or channels in, as in a column, a ruffle, etc..
Placid :: Placid (a.) Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.
Blackguardism :: Blackguardism (n.) The conduct or language of a blackguard; ruffianism.
Ruffing :: Ruffing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ruf.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread; as, to whip a ruffle..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; -- called also ruff..
Ruffed :: Ruffed (a.) Furnished with a ruff.
Partridge :: Partridge (n.) The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus).
Scurf :: Scurf (n.) Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger..
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..
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