taffeta /ˈtæ.fɪ.tə/ noun1 •A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers.Could a Taff'ta scarf, a long Estridge vvhing, / A stiffe Iron Doublet, and a Brazeel Pole / Tempt thee from Cambrick sheets, fine active Thighs, / From Caudles vvhere the precious Amber svvims? — 1634 formstaffetas