Translations for „ruffian“ in the English » German Dictionary

ruf·fian [ˈrʌfiən] N dated hum

ruffian

Schlingel m hum

ruffian N

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ruffian (violent person)

Schurke m

ruffian (violent person)

Rohling m

ruffian (violent person)

Raufbold m

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English

A cheerful ruffian with a club was sent to stand guard.

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Seeing that they were being outnumbered, the ruffians retreated.

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The culprit, seeing the man laughing, thought that it was at his discomfiture, and to avenge himself pointed to the ruffian as his accomplice.

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The hiding place of the three ruffians is also discovered, and they are brought to justice.

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Rocky's weakness is that he is very hot-tempered, unruly and ruffian.

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He dispatches ruffians to surround the monastery, in the hopes of taking her as his consort.

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The angry ruffians complained to the shop's manager, who immediately demanded an apology on behalf of the ruffians.

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The two policemen decide to investigate and will meet again to face the same ruffians that had spread to the port months before.

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Ruffians were after kittu.kittu escaped and went to airport.

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The actor bulked up and sported a shaven look for the first time in his career to resemble his character of a ruffian.

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