01 n. A pimp; a pander; also, a paramour.
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A pimp; a pander; also, a paramour.[Obs.]“He [her husband] is no sooner abroad than she is instantly at home, reveling with her ruffians.” — Bp. Reynolds.
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2.
A boisterous, cruel, brutal fellow; a desperate fellow ready for murderous or cruel deeds; a cutthroat.“Wilt thou on thy deathbed play the ruffian?” — Shak.
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3.
A tough, lawless or bullying person.