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bafta

Today it means: A mask sculpture, similar in purpose to an Oscar, awarded for excellence in film, television, etc. Full definition →

Persian بافته

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bafta · noun¹

Persian · borrowed fromبافته“woven, wrought”
English todaybafta

Uncertain. Possibly from Persian بافته (“woven, wrought”).

BAFTA · noun²

Acronym of British Academy of Film and Television Arts, which presents the awards.

BAFTA · proper noun³

Acronym of Baltic Free Trade Area.

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