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rugged

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  1. rough                 
 
rug.ged \'r*g-*d\ aj [ME, fr. (assumed) ME rug] obs  1: SHAGGY, HAIRY  2: 
   having a rough uneven surface : JAGGED {~ mountains}  3: TURBULENT, STORMY  
   4a: seamed with rinkles and furrows : WEATHERED  4b: showing signs of 
   strength : STURDY  5a: AUSTERE, STERN  5b: COARSE, RUDE  6a: strongly built 
   or constituted : ROBUST  6b: presenting a severe test of ability, stamina, 
   or resolution  - rug.ged.ly av