ruff

Everyday

1. A ruff is a stiff, frilled collar worn round the neck long ago. tree →
2. A ruff is a ring of feathers or fur round the neck of a bird or animal. tree →

In the lessons

in old tales, a fine lady or gentleman wears a ruff; in lessons it names a neck part of clothing or of an animal

Examples

• She was dressed in a ruff and farthingale. tree →
• The gentlemen wore little ruffs. tree →
• The bird lifted its feathery ruff. tree →

Note

nothing for maths