gruff
The origin and history of gruff.
Etymology
Borrowed in the 16th century from Dutch grof, meaning coarse or rough.
Class of 1500
gruff first entered the language around 1500. Other words from the same year:
See the full Class of 1500 →The origin and history of gruff.
Borrowed in the 16th century from Dutch grof, meaning coarse or rough.
gruff first entered the language around 1500. Other words from the same year:
See the full Class of 1500 →