How the Persian language influenced English with the word 'taffeta'

'Taffeta' is a word borrowed from Persian 'tāftan'. The word entered the English language some time around the 14th century.

taffeta [noun] [14th century]

A crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing

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Etymology: Middle English 'taffata' from Anglo-French, from Old Italian 'taffettà' from Turkish 'tafta' from Persian 'tāftah' woven

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