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   ruffian

   /ˈrʌfɪən/

   noun

   • 1. a violent criminal or troublemaker.

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Old French ruffian, from Italian ruffiano, perhaps from dialect rofia ‘scab, scurf’, of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ruffianism noun
   • 2. ruffianly adverb

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   Who were the ruffians?

   • In short, they were ruffians who committed every evil deed imaginable. So it is only when scarcity is moderate (neither non-existent nor severe) and generosity is limited (neither perfect nor like ruffians) that the circumstances of justice obtain.

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   Are ruffians a class?

   • The Ruffians are the only class in the RHKYC to regularly hold such a series of races. In the mid-90s there were a series of Ruffian Interport races held in Hong Kong and Dublin. In 2009 this initiative was reignited with a challenge in Hong Kong where the native Team won the title.

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   When was ruffian first used?

   • The earliest known use of the word ruffian is in the early 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for ruffian is from before 1525, in a translation by A. Cadiou. ruffian is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French ruffian.

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   What would a ruffian do if he was a real kindness?

   • Real kindness would try to make of him a healthy ruffian, with just enough conscience to keep him from crime. In short, they were ruffians who committed every evil deed imaginable.

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   A ruffian is an old-fashioned or humorous term for a violent, wild, and unpleasant person, usually a man. Learn more about the word's origin, usage, and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   A ruffian is someone who behaves violently and is involved in crime. [old-fashioned] ...gangs of ruffians who lurk about intent on troublemaking. Synonyms: thug, heavy [slang], tough, rough [informal] More Synonyms of ruffian. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   A ruffian is a bully, someone who is violent toward others. Maybe they had a bad childhood, or perhaps they like the sound of people in pain. No matter where they come from, ruffians are best avoided.

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    A ruffian is a violent or disorderly person, or a contemptible or worthless one. The word comes from French and has been used since the early 1500s. See more meanings, pronunciation, frequency and examples in OED.