tuftaffeta

tuftaffeta

(ˌtʌfˈtæfətə) or

tuftaffety

n (Textiles) archaic a type of taffeta with a tufted pile, used esp for women's clothing in the pastadj1. (Textiles) (esp of clothing) made of tufftaffeta2. (Clothing & Fashion) wearing tufftaffeta or luxurious clothing