n. [ CF. G. riffeln, riefeln, to groove. Cf. Rifle a gun. ]
The bass have left the cool depth beside the rock and are on the riffle or just below it. James A. Henshall. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ See Riffle. ] A curved file used in carving wool and marble. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. rif and raf every particle, OF. rif et raf. CF. Raff, and 1st Rifle. ] Sweepings; refuse; the lowest order of society. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]