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Definition of: gruff
(gruf) adjective
Having a rough or brusque manner, voice, or countenance; harsh; surly. See synonyms under MOROSE. [<Du. grof rough]
—gruff′ish, gruff′y adjective
—gruff′ly, gruff′i·ly adverb
—gruff′ness, gruff′i·ness noun
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