RUFFIANISH Meaning and
Definition
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Having the qualities or manners of a ruffian.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for RUFFIANISH
- euffianish
- duffianish
- fuffianish
- tuffianish
- 5uffianish
- 4uffianish
- ryffianish
- rhffianish
- rjffianish
- riffianish
- r8ffianish
- r7ffianish
- rudfianish
- rucfianish
- ruvfianish
- rugfianish
- rutfianish
- rurfianish
- rufdianish
- rufcianish
Etymology of RUFFIANISH
The word "ruffianish" is derived from the noun "ruffian".
The noun "ruffian" originated in the late 16th century and refers to a violent or lawless person, typically involved in criminal activities. It traces back to the French word "rufian", meaning a pimp or procurer. The French term, in turn, comes from the Spanish word "rufián", which referred to a pimp or a swaggering bully.
The "-ish" suffix added to "ruffian" forms the adjective "ruffianish", which means resembling or characteristic of a ruffian. It is used to describe a person, behavior, or appearance that exhibits qualities associated with a ruffian, such as violence, thuggishness, or criminal tendencies.
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