History quiz

Where does the word taffy originate?

Taffy is believed to have originated in Wales in the 18th century when an English-speaking person tried to order "tafia," which was a West Indian drink made with molasses and rum, from a Welsh woman. The Welsh woman thought the word was "taffi" and so prepared a candy of pulled molasses. Another account says that taffy was first manufactured in the United States in 1886.