9. Vigorous; robust; hardy; -- said of health, physique, etc. [Colloq.
U.S.]
Syn. -- Rough; uneven; wrinkled; cragged; coarse; rude; harsh; hard;
crabbed; severe; austere; surly; sour; frowning; violent; boisterous;
tumultuous; turbulent; stormy; tempestuous; inclement.
-- Rug"ged*ly (#), adv. -- Rug"ged*ness, n.
Rug"ging (?), n. A coarse kind of woolen cloth, used for wrapping,
blanketing, etc.
Rug"-gowned (?), a. Wearing a coarse gown or shaggy garment made of
rug. Beau. & Fl.
Rug"gy (?), a. Rugged; rough. [Obs.] "With ruggy, ashy hairs." Chaucer.