Associations to the word «Fustian»

Wiktionary

FUSTIAN, noun. A kind of coarse twilled cotton or cotton and linen stuff.
FUSTIAN, noun. A class of cloth including corduroy and velveteen.
FUSTIAN, noun. Pompous, inflated or pretentious writing or speech.

Dictionary definition

FUSTIAN, noun. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing.
FUSTIAN, noun. A strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap.

Wise words

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