ruffianism
Example Sentences
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As attacks on the rule of law become more frequent and intense, the public has rekindled its often dormant affection for public-interest lawyers — endearingly unglamorous defenders of principle over politics, of rules over ruffianism.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2020
Its ruffianism has no social function; it satisfies itself.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 5, 2012
A scrubby beard covered his face to the cheekbones, giving him an air of ruffianism that went oddly with his large weak frame and nervous movements.
From "1984" by George Orwell
A very dirty village, a dirtier hotel, and a cicerone all rags and ruffianism, are somewhat dampers to anticipation.
From Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Willis, N. Parker
The wife escapes exposure; and the 'other party' is only mulct to one-fourth of his liability, and at the same time is exempt from all the ruffianism of the long robe!
From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Lever, Charles James
