Definition of "taffetas" [taffetas]

• Plural form of taffeta. (noun)

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• "If the dress be a light-colored plain taffetas, the best arrangement will be to make the bands of the same color, but of a deeper shade, and the little ruche should be composed of narrow guipure instead of ribbon."
• "O the fine white wine! upon my conscience, it is a kind of taffetas wine, — hin, hin, it is of one ear, well wrought, and of good wool."
• "O the fine white wine! upon my conscience, it is a kind of taffetas wine, -- hin, hin, it is of one ear, well wrought, and of good wool."