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ruffler Meaning & Definition

/ˈɹʌflə/

What Does Ruffler Mean?

Ruffler is a noun that means A ruffian, bully, or villain, especially a 16th-17th-century vagabond operating under the guise of a maimed soldier or sailor. It can also mean A sewing machine attachment for making ruffles.

Ruffler at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈɹʌflə/
Pluralrufflers

Ruffler Definition (Noun)

  1. A ruffian, bully, or villain, especially a 16th-17th-century vagabond operating under the guise of a maimed soldier or sailor.
  2. A sewing machine attachment for making ruffles.

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Word Forms & Grammar

ruffler (plural rufflers)

Words That Rhyme With Ruffler

Origin of Ruffler

From ruffle +‎ -er.

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