Ruffler

//ˈɹʌflə// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ruffian, bully, villain; especially a 16th-17th century vagabond operating under the guise of a maimed soldier or sailor. historical

    "The ruffler in leather, who lately went fighting through the door, has returned, presumably by means of another entrance."

  2. 2
    Swaggerer.
  3. 3
    A sewing machine attachment for making ruffles.

Example

More examples

"The ruffler in leather, who lately went fighting through the door, has returned, presumably by means of another entrance."

Etymology

From ruffle + -er.

Related phrases

sewing machine

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