toff
The origin and history of toff.
Etymology
Probably an alteration of tuft, referring to the gold tassel on the cap worn by titled undergraduates at English universities.
The origin and history of toff.
Probably an alteration of tuft, referring to the gold tassel on the cap worn by titled undergraduates at English universities.
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