Also means
tousled
Usage Note
zerzaust describes hair or feathers ruffled into disorder, as in zerzaustes Haar (tousled hair). It comes from zausen (to ruffle) and often suggests wind or sleep.
Examples
"Vom Wind zerzaust kam sie endlich an der Tür an."
Natural Translation
Dishevelled by the wind, she finally arrived at the door.
Literal Translation
By-the wind dishevelled came she finally at the door at.

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