n.
Function: noun
Date: 1534
1 : COMMOTION , BRAWL
2 : a state or cause of irritation
3 a : a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge b : 2 RUFF 2
4 : an unevenness or disturbance of surface : RIPPLE
– ruf · fly \ ' r ə -f( ə -)l ē \ adjective