Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shruff

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: shruff
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Rubbish, especially the dross or refuse of metals.

Archaic; Uncountable

noun

Light, dry wood, or material used for fuel.

British usage; Obsolete; Uncountable

Etymology

Compare scruff and scurf.

Usage

Questions

What does shruff mean?: Rubbish, especially the dross or refuse of metals.
Where does shruff come from?: Compare scruff and scurf.

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