Definition of ruff

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Ruff (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon, having a ruff of its neck..

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Flute :: Flute (n.) A similar channel or groove made in wood or other material, esp. in plaited cloth, as in a lady's ruffle..
Blackguardly :: Blackguardly (adv. & a.) In the manner of or resembling a blackguard; abusive; scurrilous; ruffianly.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To furnish with ruffles; as, to ruffle a shirt..
Fall :: Fall (n.) Formerly, a kind of ruff or band for the neck; a falling band; a faule..
Even :: Even (a.) Equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly self-possessed; as, an even temper..
Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A machine for crimping or ruffling textile fabrics.
Ruffleless :: Ruffleless (a.) Having no ruffle.
Jabot :: "Jabot (n.) Originally, a kind of ruffle worn by men on the bosom of the shirt..
Trub :: Trub (n.) A truffle.
Blackguardism :: Blackguardism (n.) The conduct or language of a blackguard; ruffianism.
Hackster :: Hackster (n.) A bully; a bravo; a ruffian; an assassin.
Dandruff :: Dandruff (n.) A scurf which forms on the head, and comes off in small or particles..
Truffled :: Truffled (a.) Provided or cooked with truffles; stuffed with truffles; as, a truffled turkey..
Ruffian :: Ruffian (n.) A pimp; a pander; also, a paramour..
Bandbox :: Bandbox (n.) A light box of pasteboard or thin wood, usually cylindrical, for holding ruffs (the bands of the 17th century), collars, caps, bonnets, etc..
Frislet :: Frislet (n.) A kind of small ruffle.
Partlet :: Partlet (n.) A covering for the neck, and sometimes for the shoulders and breast; originally worn by both sexes, but laterby women alone; a ruff..
Placid :: Placid (a.) Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.
Tuber :: Tuber (n.) A genus of fungi. See Truffle.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent..
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