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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, historical
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Synonyms: terry diaper, terry, flat nappy, flat diaper
Antonyms: none provided
History
Named after the terry towelling fabric from which these flat nappies were most commonly made.
