| 1. | a high headdress with the hair rolled in puffs, worn by women in the late 18th century. |
| 2. | an arrangement of the hair over a pad; puff. |
| 3. | a puff of material as an ornament on a dress or headdress. |
| 4. | Also, pouffe. a broad, backless, usually round, cushionlike seat, often large enough for several people. |