Definitions

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  • noun A coarse stuff, usually of cotton, originally made in India. Also, an imitation of this fabric made for export.

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  • noun A coarse stuff, usually of cotton, originally made in India.
  • noun An imitation of this fabric.

Etymologies

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Persian, meaning "woven, wrought".

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  • Also baft.

    June 4, 2019