ruffian-likeadj.adv.

Brit.

/ˈrʌfɪənlʌɪk/, U.S.

/ˈrəfiənˌlaɪk/

Forms:

α. 1500s ruffianlyke, 1500s– ruffianlike.

β. 1500s–1600s ruffinlike.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: ruffian n., -like suffix.

Etymology: < ruffian n. + -like suffix. Compare ruffianly adj., ruffianous adj.

Now rare.

A. adj.

Characteristic of or appropriate to a ruffian (in various senses); resembling, or having the qualities or manners of, a ruffian.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > goodness and badness > inferiority or baseness > ruffianly conduct > [adjective]

ruffian1553

ruffian-like1555

ruffianous1555

ruffianly1561

ruffianish1593

rowdy dowdy1816

rowdy1835

roughneck1906

the world > action or operation > behaviour > bad behaviour > violent behaviour > [adjective] > characteristic of hooligans or ruffians

ruffian1553

ruffian-like1555

ruffianous1555

ruffianly1561

ruffianish1593

pretty-boy1785

thuggish1848

thug1878

hooliganesque1899

hooliganic1902

thuggy1904

thug-like1941

yobbish1966

thugged out1996

α.

1555 J. Ponet Apologie i. p. viii The termes..of lecherose and filthy beastes, and of youre heathenisse ruffianlyke, and abhominable talke in abusinge the words Carnis resurrectionem.

1598 J. Florio Worlde of Wordes Bawdries or ruffianlike tricks, ruflings.

a1627 J. Hayward Life & Raigne Edward Sixt (1630) 142 His bold answeres termed rude and ruffianlike..only caused or much furthered his condemnation.

1657 W. Coles Adam in Eden xviii. 38 The late Witch of Salisbury, who sent her Ruffian-like spirits to gather Vervein and Dill.

1767 J. Wilkes Corr. (1805) III. 104 A good deal of humanity, and some share of timidity, prevented the execution of such ruffian-like commands.

1794 A. Radcliffe Myst. of Udolpho II. 142 The door opened, and Montoni appeared, followed by three ruffian-like men.

1818 Cobbett's Weekly Polit. Reg. 33 242 The despots, bold and ruffian-like as they are, dare not go to war against the Patriots of Spanish America.

1838 Times 30 Aug. 5/6 He was suddenly accosted by a man of ruffian-like appearance.

1882 C. J. Hamilton Mr. Bartram's Daughter (1883) xviii. 249 If this ruffian-like footman had laid plans to make away with the jewel-box, what could be done?

1985 Globe & Mail (Canada) (Nexis) 26 Feb. Judge Hubert Oliver said Mr. Heather's ruffian-like conduct is all too common in today's society.

β. 1581 T. Styward Pathwaie to Martiall Discipline i. 51 No souldier shall be suffered to be of a ruffin-like behauiour, either to prouoke or to giue anie blow or thrust.1586 W. Fulke Apol. Declam. Frarine 54 in Treat. against Def. of Censure Bks. W. Charke & M. Hanmer To omit his ruffinlike railing, and whorish scoulding.?1608 S. Lennard tr. P. Charron Of Wisdome iii. 502 Infamous and ruffinlike fellowes are apt to fight or doe any thing in cities or townes, with the dexteritie of the sword.1655 T. Fuller Church-hist. Brit. iii. 18 Which Ruffin-like custom of long hair now used by the Normans, was here justly restrained.

B. adv.

In the manner of a ruffian, like a ruffian.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > goodness and badness > inferiority or baseness > ruffianly conduct > [adverb]

ruffian-like1580

the world > action or operation > behaviour > bad behaviour > violent behaviour > [adverb]

heterlya1225

sturdilyc1374

outraiouslya1400

harageouslyc1450

ruffianly1561

ruffian-like1580

1580 H. Gifford Posie of Gilloflowers f. 71^v Those..in great Princes Courtes, Doe Ruffian like behaue them.

1600 N. Breton Pasquils Fooles-cap (rev. ed.) sig. C2 Shee that is giuen to Pride and Brauery, And Ruffin-like, will sweare, and swash it out.

1657 J. Bunyan Vindic. Gospel-truths 20 Ruffian-like they will wear long hair, which nature it self forbiddeth.

1715 L. Theobald tr. Aristophanes Plutus iv. i. 49 Thus Ruffian-like, to besprinkle me with Scandal?

1793 J. C. Cross Insolvent Debtor 19 From the copse..Rush'd ruffian-like a catch-pole and his crew.

1800 Peter not Infallible 10 Leap, ruffian-like, on Order's sacred lap.

1888 Ballou's Monthly Mag. Oct. 326/2 [He had] driven away some Indian women and children, and..boasted, ruffian-like, that,..he had hastened their departure by sending after them a rifle ball.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	ruffian-like
释义	ruffian-likeadj.adv. Brit. /ˈrʌfɪənlʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈrəfiənˌlaɪk/ Forms: α. 1500s ruffianlyke, 1500s– ruffianlike. β. 1500s–1600s ruffinlike. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: ruffian n., -like suffix. Etymology: < ruffian n. + -like suffix. Compare ruffianly adj., ruffianous adj. Now rare. A. adj. Characteristic of or appropriate to a ruffian (in various senses); resembling, or having the qualities or manners of, a ruffian. ΘΚΠ the mind > goodness and badness > inferiority or baseness > ruffianly conduct > [adjective] ruffian1553 ruffian-like1555 ruffianous1555 ruffianly1561 ruffianish1593 rowdy dowdy1816 rowdy1835 roughneck1906 the world > action or operation > behaviour > bad behaviour > violent behaviour > [adjective] > characteristic of hooligans or ruffians ruffian1553 ruffian-like1555 ruffianous1555 ruffianly1561 ruffianish1593 pretty-boy1785 thuggish1848 thug1878 hooliganesque1899 hooliganic1902 thuggy1904 thug-like1941 yobbish1966 thugged out1996 α. 1555 J. Ponet Apologie i. p. viii The termes..of lecherose and filthy beastes, and of youre heathenisse ruffianlyke, and abhominable talke in abusinge the words Carnis resurrectionem. 1598 J. Florio Worlde of Wordes Bawdries or ruffianlike tricks, ruflings. a1627 J. Hayward Life & Raigne Edward Sixt (1630) 142 His bold answeres termed rude and ruffianlike..only caused or much furthered his condemnation. 1657 W. Coles Adam in Eden xviii. 38 The late Witch of Salisbury, who sent her Ruffian-like spirits to gather Vervein and Dill. 1767 J. Wilkes Corr. (1805) III. 104 A good deal of humanity, and some share of timidity, prevented the execution of such ruffian-like commands. 1794 A. Radcliffe Myst. of Udolpho II. 142 The door opened, and Montoni appeared, followed by three ruffian-like men. 1818 Cobbett's Weekly Polit. Reg. 33 242 The despots, bold and ruffian-like as they are, dare not go to war against the Patriots of Spanish America. 1838 Times 30 Aug. 5/6 He was suddenly accosted by a man of ruffian-like appearance. 1882 C. J. Hamilton Mr. Bartram's Daughter (1883) xviii. 249 If this ruffian-like footman had laid plans to make away with the jewel-box, what could be done? 1985 Globe & Mail (Canada) (Nexis) 26 Feb. Judge Hubert Oliver said Mr. Heather's ruffian-like conduct is all too common in today's society. β. 1581 T. Styward Pathwaie to Martiall Discipline i. 51 No souldier shall be suffered to be of a ruffin-like behauiour, either to prouoke or to giue anie blow or thrust.1586 W. Fulke Apol. Declam. Frarine 54 in Treat. against Def. of Censure Bks. W. Charke & M. Hanmer To omit his ruffinlike railing, and whorish scoulding.?1608 S. Lennard tr. P. Charron Of Wisdome iii. 502 Infamous and ruffinlike fellowes are apt to fight or doe any thing in cities or townes, with the dexteritie of the sword.1655 T. Fuller Church-hist. Brit. iii. 18 Which Ruffin-like custom of long hair now used by the Normans, was here justly restrained. B. adv. In the manner of a ruffian, like a ruffian. ΘΚΠ the mind > goodness and badness > inferiority or baseness > ruffianly conduct > [adverb] ruffian-like1580 the world > action or operation > behaviour > bad behaviour > violent behaviour > [adverb] heterlya1225 sturdilyc1374 outraiouslya1400 harageouslyc1450 ruffianly1561 ruffian-like1580 1580 H. Gifford Posie of Gilloflowers f. 71^v Those..in great Princes Courtes, Doe Ruffian like behaue them. 1600 N. Breton Pasquils Fooles-cap (rev. ed.) sig. C2 Shee that is giuen to Pride and Brauery, And Ruffin-like, will sweare, and swash it out. 1657 J. Bunyan Vindic. Gospel-truths 20 Ruffian-like they will wear long hair, which nature it self forbiddeth. 1715 L. Theobald tr. Aristophanes Plutus iv. i. 49 Thus Ruffian-like, to besprinkle me with Scandal? 1793 J. C. Cross Insolvent Debtor 19 From the copse..Rush'd ruffian-like a catch-pole and his crew. 1800 Peter not Infallible 10 Leap, ruffian-like, on Order's sacred lap. 1888 Ballou's Monthly Mag. Oct. 326/2 [He had] driven away some Indian women and children, and..boasted, ruffian-like, that,..he had hastened their departure by sending after them a rifle ball. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.adv.1555
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