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Definition of: tufthunter
(tuft′hun′tər) noun Archaic
1. Originally, a student at Oxford or Cambridge who sought association with titled students distinguished by gold tufts on their hats.
2. One who seeks the acquaintance of persons of rank; a snob; sycophant; parasite.
—tuft′·hunt′ing noun & adjective
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