Ruffer
adj, noun
adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who ruffs.
- 2 Alternative form of rougher (“worker who shapes something”). alt-of, alternative
"Examination led to the concluson that he had an irreducible omental hernia, as it interfered with his ability to follow his trade, that of an iron ruffer."
Adjective
- 1 comparative form of ruff: more ruff comparative, form-of
Example
More examples"Examination led to the concluson that he had an irreducible omental hernia, as it interfered with his ability to follow his trade, that of an iron ruffer."
Etymology
From ruff + -er.
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