Taf"i*a (?), n. [Cf. F. & Sp. tafia, It. taffia; fr. Malay tfa a spirit
distilled from molasses. Cf. Ratafia.] A variety of rum. [West Indies]
Tag (?), n. [Probably akin to tack a small nail; cf. Sw. tagg a
prickle, point, tooth.] 1. Any slight appendage, as to an article of
dress; something slight hanging loosely; specifically, a direction
card, or label.
2. A metallic binding, tube, or point, at the end of a string, or lace,
to stiffen it.