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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Ruff, v. [e.m.E. ruff (a1548).] tr. To furnish with a neck-ruff (or ? sleeve-ruffs). —1572 Treas. Acc. XII 314.
iiij elnis camerage to ruff the saidis sarkis
