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| gruff [ gruf ] (comparative gruff·er, superlative gruff·est) |
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1. surly: abrupt, angry, or impatient in manner or speech
  a gruff refusal
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2. harsh-sounding: harsh-sounding or throaty
a gruff voice
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| [15th century. < Flemish or Dutch grof "rough, harsh"] |
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| gruff·ly adverb |
| gruff·ness noun |
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