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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Ruffit, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. ruffed (1510 in C. R. Beard); Ruff v.] Furnished with a (neck) ruff or (sleeve) ruffs. —a1570-86 Maitl. F. 439/88.
Thay gloir in thair weill ruffit sark Thair litill bonet or bred hat
