n. [ Cf. Per. baft woven, wrought. ] A coarse stuff, usually of cotton, originally made in India. Also, an imitation of this fabric made for export. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Turk. qaftān: cf. F. cafetan. ] A garment worn throughout the Levant, consisting of a long gown with sleeves reaching below the hands. It is generally fastened by a belt or sash. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To clothe with a caftan. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The turbaned and caftaned damsel. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Hort.) The science of grafting, including the various methods of practice and details of operation. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. & v. See Caftan. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Conveyance on a buoyant medium, as air or water. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Boats prepared for waftage to and fro. Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]