definition of
ruff

[1] #1 ruff n. [frill] an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal. wn

[2] #2 ruff v. [trump] play a trump. wn

[3] #3 ruff n. [choker, ruffle, neck ruff] a high tight collar. wn

[4] #4 ruff n. [Philomachus pugnax] common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season. wn

[5] #5 ruff n. [trumping] (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit. wn