AUTHORS – In case you ever need them 😀
#1:Ruffian
Definition:
a brutal person; bully
Examples:
“‘You try me too much. A ruffian – a common brawling ruffian – that’s what you have become.'” – Arthur Conan Doyle, The Lost World, 1912
“Tintin always moves (unless he’s been knocked out by some ruffian). Motion is his appeal and the reason Steven Spielberg’s representation rings true.” – Matt Easton, The Michigan Daily, January 4, 2012
About the Word:
Ruffians specialize in roughness, and between the 16th and 18th centuries, they were also synonymous with pimps – men who solicit clients for prostitutes.
#2:Scalawag
Definition:
a mischievous and often morally corrupt person
Examples:
“The captain of Company L refused to recognize us; said we were deserters, and traitors, and scalawags; and when he drew rations for Company L from the commissary, he wouldn’t give us any.” – Jack London, The Road, 1907
“When times are good…
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Thanks, Zoe and Chris, for this helpful information. 🙂
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LOVE me some charming words… this is fun
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A change from the usual favourites Annette? 😀 😀 😀
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What the what? ME? I am the shining example of innocent, pure vocabulary. Unless of course I’ve been in the gin, then all bets are off! 😉
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LOL – I’ve heard your broadcasts Annette and I’ll bet there were times (especially during interviews) that gin would not have been required but iron will just about won out 😀 😀 😀
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No one sees my garters for grins and gratis sir!
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😀 😀 😀
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