From Old French 'estoffe' (material), probably from Frankish *stoppōn (to fill) — fabric became any material, then anything at all.
Matter, material, or belongings not otherwise specified; things in general.
From Old French 'estoffe' meaning 'material, substance, furniture,' from 'estoffer' (to furnish, equip), possibly from Frankish *stoppōn (to plug, stuff). Originally meant fabric or material for making things. Key roots: *stoppōn (Frankish: "to plug, fill").