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gruff

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  1. bluff                 
 
gruff \'gr*f\ aj [D grof; akin to OHG grob coarse, hruf scurf - more at 
   D]ANDRUFF 1: rough or stern in manner, speech, or aspect  2: being deep and 
   harsh : HOARSE  - gruff.ly av