While rough refers to a surface that is uneven or not smooth, ruff is a type of collar, often made of lace or linen, worn around the neck, especially by men in the 16th and 17th centuries.
While rough refers to a surface that is uneven or not smooth, ruff is a type of collar, often made of lace or linen, worn around the neck, especially by men in the 16th and 17th centuries.