WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
dust′ ruf′fle,
- Clothinga ruffle attached to the inside hem of a full-length petticoat or skirt to protect the bottom edge of the garment against dirt and wear, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Clothinga wide ruffle encircling the bottom perimeter of a bed and reaching to the floor, used decoratively or as protection against dust.