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Word: Ruffle
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (as a verb): of unknown origin. Current noun senses date from the mid 17th century
ˈrʌfl
disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it
Short Definition:disorder or disarrange someone's hair
Examples:- he ruffled her hair affectionately
Word: Ruffle
Speech Type: Noun
ˈrʌfl
a strip of lace or other material, gathered along one edge to make an ornamental frill on a garment or other piece of fabric.
Short Definition:strip of lace gathered into ornamental frill
a vibrating drumbeat.
Short Definition:vibrating drum beat
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