terry en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɛɹi/
- tĕ'rē
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly French tiré (“drawn out”), past participle of tirer (“to draw out”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.
- (Commonwealth, countable, dated, uncountable) Any makeshift cloth nappy folded from a large piece of absorbent fabric and held in place by a nappy pin or nappy fastener; a flat nappy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| terries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |