terry nappy
A cloth nappy folded from a large piece of square or rectangular absorbent fabric…A cloth nappy folded from a large piece of square or rectangular absorbent fabric which is held in place by a nappy pin or other fastener, especially one made from terry (coarse cotton); a flat nappy.
Meaning
1 senses(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, historical)A cloth nappy folded from a large piece of square or rectangular absorbent fabric which is held in place by a nappy pin or other fastener, especially one made from terry (coarse cotton); a flat nappy.
Origin
Named after the terry towelling fabric from which these flat nappies were most commonly maNamed after the terry towelling fabric from which these flat nappies were most commonly made.
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Forms
plural: terry nappies| Singular | terry nappy |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsSee also
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