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Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To erect in a ruff, as feathers..

Drum :: Drum (v. i.) To beat with the fingers, as with drumsticks; to beat with a rapid succession of strokes; to make a noise like that of a beaten drum; as, the ruffed grouse drums with his wings..

Flute :: Flute (v. t.) To form flutes or channels in, as in a column, a ruffle, etc..

Fall :: Fall (n.) Formerly, a kind of ruff or band for the neck; a falling band; a faule..

Ruffleless :: Ruffleless (a.) Having no ruffle.

Blackguardism :: Blackguardism (n.) The conduct or language of a blackguard; ruffianism.

Quellio :: Quellio (n.) A ruff for the neck.

Unruffle :: Unruffle (v. i.) To cease from being ruffled or agitated.

Partlet :: Partlet (n.) A hen; -- so called from the ruffing of her neck feathers.

Blacktail :: Blacktail (n.) A fish; the ruff or pope.

Quill :: Quill (v. t.) To plaint in small cylindrical ridges, called quillings; as, to quill a ruffle..

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) Alt. of Ruff.

Swinecase :: Swinebread (n.) The truffle.

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..

Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger..

Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffing of a bird's feathers from cold.

Ruffian :: Ruffian (a.) brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous; as, ruffian rage..

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

Discountenance :: Discountenance (v. t.) To ruffle or discompose the countenance of; to put of countenance; to put to shame; to abash.

Placid :: Placid (a.) Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.

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