Grüff, a.

adjective

a. [compar. GRUFFER; superl. GRUFFEST.] [D. & Sw. grof, Dan. grov, N. H. Ger. grob, M. H. Ger. grop, O. H. Ger. gerōb, probably from A-S. reófan, Icel. ríúfa, to loose, break, split.] Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; rugged; harsh. Addison.