tufty

tufty
tuftily, adv.tuftiness, n.
/tuf"tee/, adj., tuftier, tuftiest.
1. abounding in tufts.
2. covered or adorned with tufts.
3. growing in or forming tufts.
[1605-15; TUFT + -Y1]

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