Ruffletten.

Brit.

/ˌrʌf(ə)ˈlɛt/, U.S.

/ˌrəf(ə)ˈlɛt/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: ruffle n.¹, ruffle v.¹, -ette suffix.

Etymology: < either ruffle n.¹ or ruffle v.¹ + -ette suffix.

A proprietary name for: a kind of tape that is sewn to the top edge of a curtain, having slits at regular intervals at which curtain-hooks may be attached, and cords threaded through that enable the tape and curtain to be gathered or ‘ruffled’.

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society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > furniture and fittings > covers or hangings > [noun] > hangings > curtain > curtain accessories

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1931 Trade Marks Jrnl. 18 Nov. 1533 The Rufflette. Use claimed from 28th September, 1922... Cotton curtain heading tapes included in Class 25.

1947 Radio Times 18 Apr. 22/2 (advt.) There's more than material in curtains..there's the art of making them drape beautifully—how simple that is with ‘Rufflette’ curtain tape with hooks and rings.

1964 McCall's Sewing in Colour xvi. 280 Two types of Rufflette are available giving gathered or pleated effects. In both cases first form hem..then baste Rufflette tape to this.

1973 Guardian 28 Feb. 11/3 Curtains, with Rufflette tape topping, are in two sizes.

2006 Evening Standard (Nexis) 21 Aug. 37 The mathematical complexities of curtain widths, drops and rufflette sizes.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	rufflette
释义	Ruffletten. Brit. /ˌrʌf(ə)ˈlɛt/, U.S. /ˌrəf(ə)ˈlɛt/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: ruffle n.¹, ruffle v.¹, -ette suffix. Etymology: < either ruffle n.¹ or ruffle v.¹ + -ette suffix. A proprietary name for: a kind of tape that is sewn to the top edge of a curtain, having slits at regular intervals at which curtain-hooks may be attached, and cords threaded through that enable the tape and curtain to be gathered or ‘ruffled’. ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > furniture and fittings > covers or hangings > [noun] > hangings > curtain > curtain accessories tie-back1880 Rufflette1931 1931 Trade Marks Jrnl. 18 Nov. 1533 The Rufflette. Use claimed from 28th September, 1922... Cotton curtain heading tapes included in Class 25. 1947 Radio Times 18 Apr. 22/2 (advt.) There's more than material in curtains..there's the art of making them drape beautifully—how simple that is with ‘Rufflette’ curtain tape with hooks and rings. 1964 McCall's Sewing in Colour xvi. 280 Two types of Rufflette are available giving gathered or pleated effects. In both cases first form hem..then baste Rufflette tape to this. 1973 Guardian 28 Feb. 11/3 Curtains, with Rufflette tape topping, are in two sizes. 2006 Evening Standard (Nexis) 21 Aug. 37 The mathematical complexities of curtain widths, drops and rufflette sizes. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1931
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