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Guffer vs Ruffer - What's the difference?

guffer | ruffer |

As nouns the difference between guffer and ruffer

is that guffer is the eelpout or guffer eel while ruffer is (bridge) one who ruffs.

As an adjective ruffer is

(ruff).

guffer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The eelpout or guffer eel.
    • (Webster 1913)

    ruffer

    English

    Etymology 1

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (bridge) One who ruffs.

    • Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (ruff)