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Traditional English :: ruffle
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ruffle - v. & n. --v. 1 tr. disturb the smoothness or tranquillity of.
2 tr. upset the calmness of (a person).
3 tr. gather (lace etc.) into a ruffle.
4 tr. (often foll. by up) (of a bird) erect (its feathers) in anger, display, etc.
5 intr. undergo ruffling.
6 intr. lose smoothness or calmness. --n. 1 an ornamental gathered or goffered frill of lace etc. worn at the opening of a garment esp. round the wrist, breast, or neck.
2 perturbation, bustle.
3 a rippling effect on water.
4 the ruff of a bird etc. (see RUFF(1) ) 2).
5 Mil. a vibrating drum-beat. [ME: orig. unkn.] |
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Related Words
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pink
azalea
red
ruffles
chiffon
dress
crib
dust
elastic
eyelet
flourish
mini
skirt
parasol
boy
sissy
chips
denim
velcro
shirt
tuxedo
sewing
country
black
gingham
pantie
blouse
discount
pattern
bed
daybed
rhinestones
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Most Often Usage
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pink ruffle azalea
red ruffles azalea
ruffle chiffon dress
crib dust ruffle
dust ruffles
elastic dust ruffle
dust eyelet ruffle
ruffles and flourish
ruffle mini skirt
parasol ruffle
boy ruffle sissy
ruffles chips
denim dust ruffle
velcro dust ruffle
ruffle shirt tuxedo
ruffle shirt
sewing ruffles
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