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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Smooth :: Smooth (superl.) Gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed; as, a smooth stream..
Desperado :: Desperado (n.) A reckless, furious man; a person urged by furious passions, and regardless of consequence; a wild ruffian..
Ruffler :: Ruffler (n.) That which ruffles; specifically, a sewing machine attachment for making ruffles..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Ruff :: Ruff (v. t.) To hit, as the prey, without fixing it..
Truffled :: Truffled (a.) Provided or cooked with truffles; stuffed with truffles; as, a truffled turkey..
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..
Serene :: Serene (a.) Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul..
Scruff :: Scruff (n.) The nape of the neck; the loose outside skin, as of the back of the neck..
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffle, consisting of a fold of membrane, of hairs, or of feathers, around the neck of an animal..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum..
Frislet :: Frislet (n.) A kind of small ruffle.
Shruff :: Shruff (n.) Rubbish. Specifically: (a) Dross or refuse of metals. [Obs.] (b) Light, dry wood, or stuff used for fuel..
Poking-stick :: Poking-stick (n.) A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; a ruffle..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) The act of trumping, especially when one has no card of the suit led..
Blacktail :: Blacktail (n.) A fish; the ruff or pope.
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..
Flute :: Flute (v. t.) To form flutes or channels in, as in a column, a ruffle, etc..
Serenely :: Serenely (adv.) With unruffled temper; coolly; calmly.
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