Rug(a.) A kind of coarse, heavy frieze, formerly used for garments.
Rug(a.) A piece of thick, nappy fabric, commonly made of wool, -- used for various purposes, as for covering and ornamenting part of a bare floor, for hanging in a doorway as a potiere, for protecting a portion of carpet, for a wrap to protect the legs from cold, etc.
Rug(a.) A rough, woolly, or shaggy dog.
Rug(v. t.) To pull roughly or hastily; to plunder; to spoil; to tear.
Rugged(n.) Full of asperities on the surface; broken into sharp or irregular points, or otherwise uneven; not smooth; rough; as, a rugged mountain; a rugged road.
Rugged(n.) Not neat or regular; uneven.
Rugged(n.) Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy.
Rugged(n.) Harsh; hard; crabbed; austere; -- said of temper, character, and the like, or of persons.
Rugged(n.) Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous; rude.
Rugged(n.) Rough to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, style, and the like.
Rugged(n.) Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled; -- said of looks, etc.
Rugged(n.) Violent; rude; boisterrous; -- said of conduct, manners, etc.
Rugged(n.) Vigorous; robust; hardy; -- said of health, physique, etc.
Rugging(n.) A coarse kind of woolen cloth, used for wrapping, blanketing, etc.
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