RUCHED

Etymology

Adjective

ruched

(of cloth) with tight elastic folds

Verb

ruched

simple past tense and past participle of ruche

Source: Wiktionary


RUCHE

Ruche, n. Etym: [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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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