ruff
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.
rufflike
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a word derived from
ruff.
Example Sentences
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There were knit gowns with rufflike sleeves, military-style jackets and gargantuan gowns displayed under the spotlight at the Salle Wagram, a concert venue.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 8, 2017
The gowns of these were pleated and padded, with high rufflike collars, epaulettes and jewelled belts.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
