01 n. The female of the ruff.
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The female of the ruff.(Zool.)
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To pass, as the end of a rope, through any hole in a block, thimble, cleat, ringbolt, cringle, or the like.(Naut.)
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An officer, steward, bailiff, or governor; -- used chiefly in compounds; as, shirereeve, now written sheriff; portreeve, etc.
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Admitting of being reexamined or reconsidered.