bourre

French

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Any material used for stuffing.
  • Tufts or masses of hair removed from the skin of short-haired animals before tanning.
  • (textile) Waste from hackling or spinning of wool or silk; linters, flock.
  • (uncountable) Down or floss on plants, especially buds; burr.
  • A wad for use in firearms or cannons.
  • (slang) A cop.

Etymology

Inherited from Old French boure inherited from Latin burra.

Origin

Latin

burra

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