âCoffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.â â Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
GRUFFEST
Adjective
gruffest
superlative form of gruff: most gruff
Source: Wiktionary
GRUFF
Gruff, a. [Compar. Gruffer (; superl. Gruffest.] Etym: [D. grof; akin to G. grob, OHG. gerob, grob, Dan. grov, Sw. grof, perh. akin to AS. rcĂłfan to break, Z. reavc, rupture, g- standing for the AS. prefix ge-, Goth. ga-.]
Definition: Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh. Addison. Gruff, disagreeable, sarcastic remarks. Thackeray.
– Gruff"ly, adv.
– Gruff"ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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