RUFFLE


Meaning of RUFFLE in English

■ verb

1》 make or become disarranged; disrupt the smooth surface of.

↘(of a bird) erect (its feathers) in anger or display.

2》 upset the composure of.

3》 [usu. as adjective ~d ] ornament with or gather into a frill.

■ noun

1》 an ornamental gathered frill on a garment.

2》 a low continuous drum beat.

Origin

ME: of unknown origin.

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