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Definition of ruffle and flourish

: a ruffling drumbeat and fanfare played in honor of a high official at a ceremonial reception

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“Ruffle and flourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruffle%20and%20flourish. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.

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