RUFFIANLY
ruffianly, tough
(adjective) violent and lawless; “the more ruffianly element”; “tough street gangs”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ruffianly (comparative more ruffianly, superlative most ruffianly)
Like or having the qualities of a ruffian. [from 16th c.]
Adverb
ruffianly (comparative more ruffianly, superlative most ruffianly)
In the manner of a ruffian.
Source: Wiktionary
Ruf"fian*ly, a.
Definition: Like a ruffian; bold in crimes; characteristic of a ruffian; violent; brutal.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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