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Word entry · 7 letters

taffeta

Best crossword clue

"Crisp dress fabric"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈtæ.fɪ.tə/Part of speech nounSorted aaeffttStarts with TEnds with A2 cluesCommon crossword word
1T2A3F4F5E6T7A

Definitions

  1. A crisp, smooth, lustrous fabric often used for formal clothing.

Word origin

From Late Middle English, from Old French taffetas, from Medieval Latin taffata, from Classical Persian تافته (tāfta), from تافتن (tāftan).

Used in a sentence

  • Could a Taff'ta ſcarf, a long Eſtridge vvhing, / A ſtiffe Iron Doublet, and a Brazeel Pole / Tempt thee from Cambrick ſheets, fine active Thighs, / From Caudles vvhere the precious Amber ſvvims?
  • I met her at lover's park / One rainy April Monday / Smiling soft and warm as on / A clear December Sunday / Wearing taffeta and lace

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Crisp dress fabric7 letters
02Crisp silk fabric7 letters

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