Ruffian word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "ruffian" word

[noun] a cruel and brutal fellow

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\Ruf"fian\ (? or ?; 277), n. [F. rufien, OF. ruffen, ruffian, pimp. libertine, ake; cf. pr. & Sp. rufian, It. ruffiano; all perhaps of German or Dutch origin; cf. G. raufen to pluck, scuffle, fight, OD. roffen to pander. Cf. Ruffle to grow urbulent.] 1. A pimp; a pander; also, a paramour. [Obs.] he [her husband] is no sooner abroad than she is instantly at home, reveling with her ruffians. --Bp. Reynolds. 2. A boisterous, cruel, brutal fellow; a desperate fellow ready for murderous or cruel deeds; a cutthroat. Wilt thou on thy deathbed play the ruffian? --Shak.
\Ruf"fian\, a. brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous; as, ruffian rage.
\Ruf"fian\, v. i. To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult. [R.] --Shak.

Synonyms for ruffian

bully, hooligan, roughneck, rowdy, tough, yob, yobbo, yobo

The fun area, different aproach to word »ruffian«

Let's analyse "ruffian" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NAIFFUR. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. ..- ..-. ..-. .. .- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: ruffian: 3 + 9 + 1 = 13, reduced: 4 . and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: ruffian: 9 + 3 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 5 = 39, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
F (2)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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