Terry

  1. Proper noun.  (surname, patronymic) from the medieval Norman given name Thierry, cognate of the English Derek.
  2. Proper noun.  (given name, male) transferred back from the surname, or a diminutive of Terence or of any of its alternative forms.
  3. Proper noun.  A female given name, diminutive of Teresa or any of its alternative forms.
  4. Noun.  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.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.