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单词 ruffer
释义

ruffer1

/ˈrʌfə/
Cards
noun
1A person who ruffs at cards. rare.
  • Originally in the game of ruff; later in Whist and Bridge ..
2Chiefly Whist and Bridge. A card that ruffs or trumps another.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages. From ruff + -er.

ruffer2

/ˈrʌfə/
Now historical and rare
noun
A device for ‘ruffing’ flax, consisting of a board studded with spikes or teeth.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Andrew Ure (1778–1857), chemist. Either a variant of rougher, or from ruff + -er.

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