Where does “moff” come from?
moff (English) comes from English moth, from Hindi मोठ — mat, mot.
moff (English): A thin silk material made in the Caucasus
Definitions
- A thin silk material made in the Caucasus
Ancestry of “moff”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | moth | A usually nocturnal insect of the order... |
| 2 | Hindi | मोठ | mat, mot |