Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A coarse heckle, formed of a board sheathed with tin plate, and studded with round and pointed teeth about 7 inches long. Compare heckle, n. and u. t.

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  • noun bridge One who ruffs.

Etymologies

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ruff +‎ -er

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Examples

  • I loved the combination of beautiful tunes and singing with the ruffer toasting of U Roy and I Roy.

    Disquiet » Low Sparks 1997

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