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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tuffet

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.05 in modern English

Syllables
tuffet
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A clump of grass or similar vegetation; a small grass-covered mound.

noun

A large cushion which may have an internal frame, used as a low seat or stool.

noun

An inflatable cushion serving as landing area for precision accuracy parachuting.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Old French touffel, diminutive of touffe (“tuft”). Regarding etymological and semantic uncertainty, see Wikipedia at Little Miss Muffet § Tuffet and §§ Uncertain meaning.

Inflected Forms

tuffets (plural)

Synonyms

footstool footrest ottoman

Questions

What does tuffet mean?
A clump of grass or similar vegetation; a small grass-covered mound.
Where does tuffet come from?
From 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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