† ˈhand-ruff Obs.
[See ruff.]
1. A ruff worn on the hand or wrist.
| 1591 Percivall Sp. Dict., Polaymas, hose without feete, hand rufs. |
2. A game at cards.
| 1611 Cotgr., Ronfle, hand-Ruffe, at Cards..To play at hand-Ruffe. |
† ˈhand-ruff Obs.
[See ruff.]
1. A ruff worn on the hand or wrist.
| 1591 Percivall Sp. Dict., Polaymas, hose without feete, hand rufs. |
| 1611 Cotgr., Ronfle, hand-Ruffe, at Cards..To play at hand-Ruffe. |
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