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Scuff [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The back part of the neck; the scruff.

Scuff [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To walk without lifting the feet; to proceed with a scraping or dragging movement; to shuffle.

Scuffed [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Scuffing [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Scuffle [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A contention or trial of strength between two persons, who embrace each other's bodies; a struggle with close embrace, to decide which shall throw the other; in distinction from from wrestling , which is a trial of strength and dexterity at arm's lenght. Among our common people, it is not unusual for two persons to commence a contest by wrestling, and at last close in , as it is called, and decide the contest by a scuffle .

2. A confused contest; a tumultuous struggle for victory or superiority; a fight.

3. The dog leaps upon the serpent and tears it to pieces; but in the scuffle , the cradle happened to be overturned. L' Estrange.

Scuffle [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. To strive or struggle with close embrace, as two men or boys,

2. To strive or contend tumultuously, as small parties.

3. A gallant man prefers to fight to great disadvantages in the field, in an orderly way, rather than to scuffle with an undisciplined rabble. K. Charles .

Scuffle [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A rough, haphazard struggle, or trial of strength; a disorderly wrestling at close quarters.

2. Hence, a confused contest; a tumultuous struggle for superiority; a fight.

3. A child's pinafore or bib.

4. A garden hoe.

Scuffle [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.

2. Hence, to strive or contend tumultuously; to struggle confusedly or at haphazard.

Scuffled [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Scuffler [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One who scuffles.

Scuffler [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. One who scuffles.

2. An agricultural implement resembling a scarifier, but usually lighter.

Scuffling [Participle present tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Striving for superiority with close embrace; struggling for contending without order.

Scuffling [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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