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ruff
1[ruhf]
noun
a neckpiece or collar of lace, lawn, or the like, gathered or drawn into deep, full, regular folds, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
something resembling such a piece in form or position.
a collar, or set of lengthened or specially marked hairs or feathers, on the neck of an animal.
Ornithology.a species of European and Asian sandpiper, Philomachus pugnax, the male of which has a large erectile ruff of feathers during the breeding season.
Alaska and Northern Canada.a fringe of fur around the edge of a parka hood or along the edges of a jacket.
verb (used with object)
ruff
2[ruhf]
noun
an act or instance of trumping when one cannot follow suit.
an old game of cards, resembling whist.
verb (used with or without object)
to trump when unable to follow suit.
ruff
3[ruhf]
noun
a small European freshwater fish, Acerina cernua, of the perch family.
ruff
1/ ʌ /
noun
a circular pleated, gathered, or fluted collar of lawn, muslin, etc, often starched or wired, worn by both men and women in the 16th and 17th centuries
zoology a natural growth of long or coloured hair or feathers around the necks of certain animals or birds
an Old World shore bird, Philomachus pugnax , the male of which has a large erectile ruff of feathers in the breeding season: family Scolopacidae (sandpipers, etc), order Charadriiformes
the male of this bird Compare reeve 3
ruff
3/ ʌ /
noun
another name for roughie 1
Other Word Forms
- rufflike adjective
- ˈܴڴˌ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of ruff2
Word History and Origins
Origin of ruff1
Origin of ruff2
Example Sentences
A seductive dance in a see-through embroidered shirt, crimson ruff and gold leather belt allows George to beguile the king.
The comedian arrived dressed as Queen Elizabeth I, in a white cape and gown with a ruff around his neck.
The comedian arrived dressed as Queen Elizabeth I, in a white cape and gown with a ruff around his neck.
With their distinctive spiny ruffs and zebra stripes, lionfish are among the more flamboyant of coral reef fish species.
A striking tulle ruff neck adornment opened the show, paving the way for pieces like an A-line black mini dress that captured the essence of a ballerina silhouette.
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