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ruffian

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ruffian

One entry found.

Main Entry: ruf·fi·an

Pronunciation: \ˈrə-fē-ən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French rufian

Date: 1531

: a brutal person : bully

— ruffian adjective

— ruf·fi·an·ism \-ə-ˌni-zəm\ noun

— ruf·fi·an·ly adjective

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