Meanings
plural muffetees
- UKdialectalA small muff worn over the wrist.
Old Mrs. Rabbit was a widow; she earned her living by knitting rabbit-wool mittens and muffetees (I once bought a pair at a bazaar).
1904, Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny1 more example
Worsteds are more suitable for men's and women's stockings. Wools for children's stockings, or for muffetees, ruffs, and other lighter articles of wear, which should be soft and warm
1840, The Workwoman's Guide […]Synonyms: wristlet
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA small muff worn over the wrist.
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