ruffian

IPA(Pronunciation)

obsolete

Japanese Meaning

無法者、ならず者、悪漢。非道で信頼できない、ずる賢く暴力的な人を指す。 / （古語）売春斡旋者。 / （古語）愛人、恋人。

The old tailor warned his apprentice to avoid that ruffian who lurked by the docks.

老いた仕立て屋は見習いに、波止場にたむろするあのならず者を避けるよう警告した。

Sense（1）

A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.

What wilt thou on thy death-bed play the Ruffian?

Sense（2）

(obsolete) A pimp; a pander.

Sense（3）

(obsolete) A lover; a paramour.

He [her husband] is no sooner abroad than she is instantly at home, revelling with her ruffians.

ruffians

（ plural ）