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ferret (2)
fer·ret [ férrət ]


noun 
Definition:
 
silk tape: a narrow silk tape. Use: edging or binding fabric.
[Mid-17th century. Probably alteration of Italian fioretti "floss silk" < fiore "flower"]
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