† ˈruggish,a.Obs. [Cf. ruggy a.] Rough, stubborn. So † ˈruggishness, roughness. 1541Copland Guydon's Quest. Chirurg. R j, The .ix. [sign of leprosy] is ruggyshnes of the skynne in maner of a goos.1688S. Penton Guardian's Instruction (1897) 31 If he found a Boy ruggish and untractable.