1. Noun
A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.
2. Noun
A mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.
3. Noun
A brindled cat; hence, popularly, any cat.
4. Noun
An old maid or gossip.
5. Adjective
Having a wavy or watered appearance; as, a tabby waistcoat.
6. Adjective
Brindled; diversified in color; as, a tabby cat.
7. Verb
To water; to cause to look wavy, by the process of calendering; to calender; as, to tabby silk, mohair, ribbon, etc.
8. Noun
female cat
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
9. Noun
a cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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