Definition of ruffle

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

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Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffled varex or fold on certain shells.
Fondness :: Fondness (n.) Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles..
Discompose :: Discompose (v. t.) To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To throw into disorder or confusion.
Smooth :: Smooth (superl.) Gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed; as, a smooth stream..
Ruffleless :: Ruffleless (a.) Having no ruffle.
Rufflement :: Rufflement (n.) The act of ruffling.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) The connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of any one of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur. See Ootheca..
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..
Ruffler :: Ruffler (n.) One who ruffles; a swaggerer; a bully; a ruffian.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To oughen or disturb the surface of; to make uneven by agitation or commotion.
Trub :: Trub (n.) A truffle.
Annoy :: Annoy (n.) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to tease; to ruffle in mind; to vex; as, I was annoyed by his remarks..
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..
Tuber :: Tuber (n.) A genus of fungi. See Truffle.
Serene :: Serene (a.) Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul..
Quill :: Quill (v. t.) To plaint in small cylindrical ridges, called quillings; as, to quill a ruffle..
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread; as, to whip a ruffle..
Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) To deprive of temper or moderation; to disturb; to ruffle; to make disaffected, ill-humored, or malignant..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum..
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