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gruffest
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Gruffest
Gruff \Gruff\ (gr[u^]f), a. [Compar. Gruffer (gr[u^]f"[~e]r);
superl. Gruffest.] [D. grof; akin to G. grob, OHG. gerob,
grob, Dan. grov, Sw. grof, perh. akin to AS. rc['o]fan to
break, Z. reavc, rupture, g- standing for the AS. prefix ge-,
Goth. ga-.]
Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour;
surly; severe; harsh.
--Addison.
Gruff, disagreeable, sarcastic remarks.
--Thackeray.
-- Gruff"ly, adv. -- Gruff"ness, n.
Wiktionary
gruffest
a. (en-superlative of: gruff)