The turbulent Bishop of Rochester, who was arraigned for his Jacobite intrigues, and died in exile at Paris. 1731.
If imported in smaller quantities than twelve yards, the duty imposed was £2 per yard.
"Let the ruffle grace his hand,
Ruffle, pride of Gallic land."
—"The Beau." 1755.
"And dip your wristbands
(For cuffs you've none) as comely in the sauce