n.
a bunch of threads, grass, or hair, held or growing together at the base.
▸Anatomy & Zoology a bunch of small blood vessels or other small anatomical structures.
v.
- provide with a tuft or tufts.
- Needlework strengthen (upholstery) by passing a cluster of threads through the material, so making depressions at regular intervals.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: prob. from OFr. tofe, of unknown origin.
