A set of lengthened or otherwise modified feathers round, or
on, the neck of a bird.

A limicoline bird of Europe and Asia (Pavoncella, /
Philommachus, pugnax) allied to the sandpipers. The males during the
breeding season have a large ruff of erectile feathers, variable in
their colors, on the neck, and yellowish naked tubercles on the face.
They are polygamous, and are noted for their pugnacity in the breeding
season. The female is called reeve, or rheeve.

An exhibition of pride or haughtiness.

A collar on a shaft ot other piece to prevent endwise motion.
See Illust. of Collar.

Wanton or tumultuous procedure or conduct.

Something formed with plaits or flutings, like the collar of
this name.

To trump.

A game similar to whist, and the predecessor of it.

A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn
formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children.

A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; a
ruffle.