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Research Results For 'Taffety'

TAFFETY

Taffety (taffeta) was a name originally applied to plain woven silks introduced into England in the 14th century. Later the name was applied to a light thin silk of lustre or gloss and to various mixtures of silk and wool.
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TAFFETY

Taffety is Dorset slang for choosy.
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