1. a person who disturbs the peace or causes trouble
Usage: archaic
2. a device or attachment that creates ruffles or gathers in fabric
Usage: sewing

Examples

• The old ruffler was known for starting fights at the tavern.
• She attached the ruffler to her sewing machine to create decorative edges.
• The seamstress used a ruffler to gather the fabric for the dress sleeves.
• In medieval times, a ruffler was often a vagrant who caused disturbances.
• The ruffler attachment made it easy to create even pleats in the curtain fabric.
• He was branded a ruffler after disrupting several town meetings.