TUFT
Tuft, v. i.
Defn: To grow in, or form, a tuft or tufts.
TUF-TAFFETA
Tuf-taf"fe*ta, n.
Defn: A silk fabric formerly in use, having a nap or pile. [Written also tuft-taffeta.]
TUFTED
Tuft"ed, a.
1. Adorned with a tuft; as, the tufted duck.
2. Growing in tufts or clusters; tufty.
The tufted crowtoe, and pale jessamine. Milton.
Tufted trees and springing corn. Pope.
Tufted duck (Zoöl.), the ring-necked duck. [Local, U.S.]
TUFTHUNTER
Tuft"hunt`er, n.
Defn: A hanger-on to noblemen, or persons of quality, especially in
English universities; a toady. See 1st Tuft, 3. [Cant, Eng.]
Halliwell.
TUFTHUNTING
Tuft"hunt`ing, n.