Definition of ruff

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Ruff (v. t.) To hit, as the prey, without fixing it..

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Ruffin :: Ruffin (a.) Disordered.
Ruffianlike :: Ruffianlike (a.) Ruffianly.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; a ruffle..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To furnish with ruffles; as, to ruffle a shirt..
Unruffle :: Unruffle (v. i.) To cease from being ruffled or agitated.
Scruff :: Scruff (n.) Scurf.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger..
Ruffed :: Ruffed (imp. & p. p.) of Ruf.
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..
Poking-stick :: Poking-stick (n.) A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs..
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffle, consisting of a fold of membrane, of hairs, or of feathers, around the neck of an animal..
Ruffled :: Ruffled (imp. & p. p.) of Ruffl.
Ruffian :: Ruffian (v. i.) To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon, having a ruff of its neck..
Flute :: Flute (n.) A similar channel or groove made in wood or other material, esp. in plaited cloth, as in a lady's ruffle..
Reeve :: Reeve (n.) The female of the ruff.
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..
Dander :: Dander (n.) Dandruff or scurf on the head.
Gruff :: Gruff (superl.) Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh..
Scruff :: Scruff (n.) The nape of the neck; the loose outside skin, as of the back of the neck..
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