unruffle

Example Sentences

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It had to go off somewhere to sit in a huff, unruffle its feathers, and regain its ruthless composure.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

Where'er he guides His finny coursers and in triumph rides, The waves unruffle and the sea subsides.

From The Aeneid English by Virgil

Were the great-little Scotsman with me now, Like proud McGregor on his native heath, Breathing pure-scented, honey-laden breath, How his cock-nose would drop, his flaming crest Droop and unruffle!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 16th, 1893 by Various