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