Ruffian

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"Ruffian" was an insult.

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By 1587, Francis Drake was known to Philip II of Spain as "Elizabeth's ruffian pirate", having harried and pillaged Spanish ships bringing back treasures from the Americas. (AUDIO: The Flames of Cadiz [+]Loading...["The Flames of Cadiz (audio story)"])

In the latter half of the 20th century, Panda told Soo to "these uncultured ruffians to their own devices" while proposing to take her to a restaurant in Paris '62, referencing Sooty, Sweep, Matthew Corbett, and Iris Wildthyme. (PROSE: It's Raining Gin [+]Loading...{"page":"135","1":"It's Raining Gin (short story)"})