NYT Dictionary
TAFFRAIL
/ˈtæf.ˌreɪl/NounTAFF-railtaff-rail · 2 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
The curved wooden top of the stern of a sailing man-of-war or East Indiaman, usually carved or decorated.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From either tafferel or aft rail, by false alteration.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.