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

Partridge :: Partridge (n.) The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus).

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) Something formed with plaits or flutings, like the collar of this name..

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..

Cutter :: Cutter (n.) A ruffian; a bravo; a destroyer.

Seesaw :: Seesaw (n.) Same as Crossruff.

Ruffianous :: Ruffianous (a.) Ruffianly.

Mohawk :: Mohawk (n.) One of certain ruffians who infested the streets of London in the time of Addison, and took the name from the Mohawk Indians..

Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) To deprive of temper or moderation; to disturb; to ruffle; to make disaffected, ill-humored, or malignant..

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; a ruffle..

Highbinder :: Highbinder (n.) A ruffian; one who hounds, or spies upon, another; app. esp. to the members of certain alleged societies among the Chinese..

Ruffianage :: Ruffianage (n.) Ruffians, collectively; a body of ruffians..

Plait :: Plait (v. t.) To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle..

Poking-stick :: Poking-stick (n.) A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs..

Woodruff :: Woodruff (n.) Alt. of Woodroo.

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

Even :: Even (a.) Equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly self-possessed; as, an even temper..

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 grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent..

Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To oughen or disturb the surface of; to make uneven by agitation or commotion.

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