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Meanings of old ruffian in English

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Usage of old ruffian in English
1
Norvin handed the old ruffian a gold coin, greatly to his delight.
The Net
2
So come and give your old ruffian of an uncle a kiss.
A Perilous Secret
3
The old ruffian is probably giving instructions to have me shown the door.
The Tyranny of the Dark
4
It was quite true, I was much attached to the bloodthirsty old ruffian.
Allan Quatermain
5
To reach the old church we had to pass the old ruffian's door.
Put Yourself in His Place
6
The violent old ruffian was awkward to examine, but Harley persevered.
Tales of Chinatown
7
He does not even knock-theold ruffian, I said to myself.
Seven Icelandic Short Stories
8
I only put that red-faced old ruffian here as a joke.
December Love
9
He was not at all used to such an old ruffian as this.
For Woman's Love
10
He was a surly old ruffian, quick to take offense, and absolutely fearless.
The Pirate of Panama: A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure
11
Not marry me-becausean old ruffian waylaid you, called you-hardnames-
V. V.'s Eyes
12
You mustn't for a moment give up facing that old ruffian.
The Shadow Line: A Confession
13
Yes, I know what you mean, you sarcastic old ruffian.
Will Warburton
14
No, because he is such a sulky, swearing old ruffian.
The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy
15
The truth is he was a disgusting old ruffian.
Prester John
16
He is a stiff-necked old ruffian, but it is a soft berth compared with Darwan.
The Path to Honour
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