RUFF, n. 1. A piece of plaited linen worn by females around the neck.2. Something puckered or plaited.3. A small fish, a species of Perca.4. A bird of the genus Tringa, with a tuft of feathers around the neck of the male, whence the name. The female is called reeve.5. A state of roughness. Obs.6. Pride; elevation; as princes in the ruff of all their glory.7. A particular species of pigeon.8. At cards, the act of winning the trick by trumping the cards of another suit.RUFF, v.t. 1. To ruffle; to disorder.2. To trump any other suit of cards at whist.
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