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ruffler.

A ruffian, bully, or villain, especially a 16th-17th-century vagabond operating under the guise of a maimed soldier or sailor.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹʌflə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹʌflɚ/General-American
  1. A ruffian, bully, or villain, especially a 16th-17th-century vagabond operating under the guise of a maimed soldier or sailor.

    historical
  2. A sewing machine attachment for making ruffles.

Where this word comes from

From ruffle + -er.

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