Etymology

ruffianly

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Today it means: Like or having the qualities of a ruffian. Full definition →

First used 16th c.Proto-Germanic *līką ← Proto-Indo-European *leyg- ← English ruffian
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ruffianly · adjective1

From ruffian + -ly.

ruffianly · adverb2

  1. Englishruffian
  2. Proto-Indo-European*leyg-
  3. Proto-Germanic*līką
  4. English todayruffianly

From ruffian + -ly.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. Like or having the qualities of a ruffian.

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