What is a pendent ornament, attached to the corners of cushions, to curtains, and the like, ending in a tuft of loose threads or cords called?
tassel — A pendent ornament, attached to the corners of cushions, to curtains, and the like, ending in a tuft of loose threads or cords. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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