RUF'FLE, v.t. 1. Properly, to wrinkle; to draw or contract into wrinkles, open plaits or folds.2. To disorder by disturbing a smooth surface; to make uneven by agitation; as, to ruffle the sea or a lake.She smooth'd the ruffl'd seas.3. To discompose by disturbing a calm state of; to agitate; to disturb; as, to ruffle the mind; to ruffle the passions or the temper. It expresses less than fret and vex.4. To throw into disorder or confusion.- Where best he might the ruffl'd foe invest.5. To throw together in a disorderly manner.I ruffl'd up fall'n leaves in heap. [Unusual.]6. To furnish with ruffles; as, to ruffle a shirt.RUF'FLE, v.i. 1. To grow rough or turbulent; as, the winds ruffle.2. To play loosely; to flutter.On his right shoulder his thick mane reclin'd, ruffles at speed and dances in the wind.3. To be rough; to jar; to be contention.They would ruffle with jurors. Obs.RUF'FLE, n. 1. A strip of plaited cambric or other fine cloth attached to some border of a garment, as to the wristband or bosom. That at the bosom is sometimes called by the English, a frill.2. Disturbance; agitation; commotion; as, to put the mind or temper in a ruffle.RUF'FLE, |
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
| Firefox Plugin |
| I | S |
 |
1828 Webster's |
Add Search
To Your Site |
[ + ] |
|
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 
