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| fus·tian [ fúschən ] |
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bombastic: written or spoken with pretentiousness or pomposity
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formal
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  delivered a fustian speech on the floor of the Senate
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noun |
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1. bombast: pompous or pretentious speech or writing
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formal
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2. cotton-linen cloth: a coarse sturdy cloth that is a blend of cotton and linen
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3. cotton fabric with nap: a durable cotton fabric, e.g. corduroy or moleskin
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| [13th century. Via French< medieval Latin fustaneum] |
