RUFFLE (2)

ruffle (2). Ruffle, n. an ornament for the hands, a tumult

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Ruf″fle (?), v. i. [[Perhaps of different origin from ruffle to wrinkle; cf. OD. roffeln, roffen, to pander, LG. raffein, Dan. ruffer a pimp. Cf. Rufflan.]] 1. 1. To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.
The night comes on, and the bleak winds Do sorely ruffle. Shak. 2. 2. To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.
On his right shoulder his thick mane reclined, Ruffles at speed, and dances in the wind. Dryden. 3. 3. To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger.
They would ruffle with jurors. Bacon. Gallants who ruffled in silk and embroidery. Sir W. Scott.