Emily Dickinson Lexicon

RUF'FLE, v.i.

1. To grow rough or turbulent; as, the winds ruffle. – Shak.
2. To play loosely; to flutter. On his right shoulder his thick mane reclin'd, / Ruffles at speed and dances in the wind. – Dryden.
3. To be rough; to jar; to be in contention. They would ruffle with jurors. [Obs.] – Bacon.