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~Ruff~, s.
1. Roll of the drum, S.
_R. Galloway._
2. Beating with the feet, as expressive of applause.
~Ruffe~, _s._ Fame, celebrity.
_G.o.dscroft._
RUFFIE, _s._ A ruffian, Ang.
_Lyndsay._
Su. G. _rof-wa_, to rob.
RUFFY, _s._
1. A wick clogged with tallow, Tweed.
_Stat. Acc._
2. The blaze used in fis.h.i.+ng by night, with the lister, S. A.
Sw. _roe-lius_, a rush light.
RUFFILL, _s._ Loss, injury.
_Dunbar._
Teut. _ruyffel-en_, terere, verrere.
RUFLYT, _pret. v._ Annoyed.
_Barbour._
_To_ RUG, _v. a._
1. To pull hastily or roughly, S.
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