tuffet
tuffet · tuffets
A clump of grass or similar vegetationA clump of grass or similar vegetation; a small grass-covered mound.
Meaning
3 sensesA clump of grass or similar vegetation; a small grass-covered mound.
A large cushion which may have an internal frame, used as a low seat or stool.
a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
An inflatable cushion serving as landing area for precision accuracy parachuting.
Origin
From Old French touffel, diminutive of touffe (“tuft”). Regarding etymological and semantiFrom Old French touffel, diminutive of touffe (“tuft”). Regarding etymological and semantic uncertainty, see Wikipedia at Little Miss Muffet § Tuffet and §§ Uncertain meaning.
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