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BLUFF (a word of uncertain origin; possibly connected with an obsolete Dutch word, blaf, broad)

BLUFF (a word of uncertain origin; possibly connected with an obsolete Dutch word, blaf, broad) , an See also:

ADJECTIVE (from the Lat. adjectives, added)

adjective used of a See also:

SHIP

ship, meaning broad and nearly See also:

VERTICAL (from Lat. vertex, highest point)

vertical in the bows; similarly, of a cliff or See also:

SHORE

shore, presenting a bold and nearly perpendicular front; of a See also:

PERSON, OFFENCES AGAINST THE

person, See also:

GOOD, JOHN MASON (1764-1827)

good-natured and See also:

FRANK, JAKOB (1726-1791)

frank, with a rough or abrupt manner .

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