ruching

[ roo-shing ]

noun

1. material for making a ruche.
2. ruches collectively.

ruching

/ ˈruːʃɪŋ /

noun

1. material used for a ruche
2. a ruche or ruches collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruching¹

First recorded in 1860–65; ruche + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Our ruching-boxes had to be finished that day, even though it took every moment till six or even seven o'clock.

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I thought she put her hand to her throat, although the next moment she was only adjusting the ruching at her neck.

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Black net thus darned is very pretty for ruching and jabots for dress-waists.

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She bought a pretty ruching for Ruths collar, and a new thimble for Agnes, because Agnes was always losing her silver one.

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She wears a wide ruching which makes her look excited; distributes tracts, and can't see a joke.

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