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fustian

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  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