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Jabot

Originally, a kind of ruffle worn by men on the bosom of the shirt.

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Flounce 76% connected

To throw the limbs and body one way and the other; to spring, turn, or twist with sudden effort or violence; to struggle, as a horse in mire; to flou…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Frill 76% connected

To shake or shiver as with cold; as, the hawk frills.

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Furbelow 76% connected

A plaited or gathered flounce on a woman's garment.

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Ruffle 76% connected

To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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