Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An obsolete variant of ridge.

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Examples

  • The Huichols are a hearty and enduring people numbering about 18,000, most of which live in the Jalisco and Nayarit, two rugge ... read more culture-customs huichol indigenous-groups

    Robert Otey 1996

  • Abbey Hotel Donegal Located in the beautiful coastal town of Donegal, ideally situated for exploring the rugge ...

    ireland.com Breaking News 2010

  • Thritti platen of selver thou bere upon thi rugge;

    Judas 1300

  • The OED mentions "a kind of smock-frock or blouse" and "Irish rugge or mantle" and suggests the Naples society got its name from "a species of short coat worn by members."

    VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XIII No 1 1986

  •   {25} ⁊ habbeð ase monie ase ou to neodeð. to bedde and eke to rugge.

    Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250 Part I: Texts Joseph Hall

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