Gratis ordbok - engelska svenska tyska lexikon

Definitioner

Substantiv

1. (uncountable) A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.
2. (uncountable) A mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.
3. (countable) A brindled cat.
4. (countable, archaic) An old maid or gossip.

Adjektiv

1. Having a wavy or watered appearance; as, a tabby waistcoat.
2. Brindled; diversified in color; as, a tabby cat.