ruffle
noun/ˈrʌfl/
/ˈrʌfl/
[usually plural]- a narrow piece of cloth that is sewn in folds and is used to decorate a piece of clothing at the neck or wrists synonym frillWord OriginMiddle English (as a verb): of unknown origin. Current noun senses date from the late 17th cent.
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