ruffian in Dutch
ruffian in Dutch is schelm, schurk — ruffian means a violent, lawless, or thuggish person.
ruffian in Dutch
schelm
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
schurk
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
What does "ruffian" mean?
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noun A violent, lawless, or thuggish person.
"A gang of ruffians harassed shopkeepers along the street."
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ruffian in a sentence
- A gang of ruffians harassed shopkeepers along the street.
- He was dismissed as a ruffian, though he later proved surprisingly gentle.
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What is "ruffian" in Dutch?
"ruffian" in Dutch is schelm, schurk. ruffian means: A violent, lawless, or thuggish person.
How do you use "ruffian" in a sentence?
Example: "A gang of ruffians harassed shopkeepers along the street." In Dutch, "ruffian" is schelm, schurk.
Are there other ways to say "ruffian" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "ruffian": schelm, schurk.
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