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Ruffer vs Ruffler - What's the difference?

ruffer | ruffler |

As nouns the difference between ruffer and ruffler

is that ruffer is (bridge) one who ruffs while ruffler is (historical) ruffian, bully, villain; especially a 16th-17th century vagabond operating under the guise of a maimed soldier or sailor.

As an adjective ruffer

is (ruff).

ruffer

English

Etymology 1

Noun

(en noun)
  • (bridge) One who ruffs.

    • Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (ruff)

    • ruffler

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (historical) ruffian, bully, villain; especially a 16th-17th century vagabond operating under the guise of a maimed soldier or sailor
  • * 1978 , , Chapter 1:
    • The ruffler in leather, who lately went fighting through the door, has returned, presumably by means of another entrance.
  • swaggerer
  • a sewing machine attachment for making ruffles

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