Ruffle(v. t.)
- To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum.
Ruffle(v. t.)
- To discompose; to agitate; to disturb.
Ruffle(v. t.)
- To throw into disorder or confusion.
Ruffle(v. t.)
- To throw together in a disorderly manner.
Ruffle(v. i.)
- To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.
Ruffle(v. i.)
- To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.
Ruffle(v. i.)
- To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger.
Ruffle(v. t. & i.)
- That which is ruffled; specifically, a strip of lace, cambric, or other fine cloth, plaited or gathered on one edge or in the middle, and used as a trimming; a frill.
Ruffle(v. t. & i.)
- A state of being ruffled or disturbed; disturbance; agitation; commotion; as, to put the mind in a ruffle.
Ruffle(v. t. & i.)
- A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; -- called also ruff.
Ruffle(v. t. & i.)
- The connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of any one of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur. See Ootheca.