Use the word ruffian in a sentence?

Answer 1

The Border Ruffians are infamous for having contributed to the sectional tensions which brought on the American Civil War.

The Border Ruffians were pro-slavery activists from Missouri who illegally voted in Kansas.
John was one of many border ruffians who crossed into Kentucky to vote for slavery in the state. What a terrible person.

Answer 2

Ruffian was one of the best racehorses that ever lived.

The pirate was a ruffian.

There was a ruffian walking down the street.

Answer 3

the Missourians traveled in the armed groups and became known as the boarder ruffians :)