fustian
Cross references: 1. bombast fus.tian \'f*s-ch*n\ n [ME, fr. OF fustaine, fr. ML fustaneum, prob. fr. fustis tree] trunk, fr. L, club 1a: a strong cotton and linen fabric usu. having a pile face and twill weav e 2: pretentious writing or speech - fus.tian aj