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ruche |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ruche \Ruche\, n. [F. ruche ruche, beehive, OF rusche a beehive, which was formerly made of the bark of trees; cf W. rhisg rhisgl bark, gael. rusg bark, rind.] 1. A plaited, quilled, or goffered strip of lace, net, ribbon, or other material, -- used in place of collars or cuffs, and as a trimming for women's dresses and bonnets. [Written also {rouche}.] 2. A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn.
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