Definition of terry
terries
1 : the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics
2 : an absorbent fabric with such loops —called also terry cloth
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Origin and Etymology of terry
perhaps modification of French tiré, past participle of tirer to draw
First Known Use: 1784
Terry
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biographical name
Ter·ry
\ˈter-ē\
Definition of Terry
(Alice) Ellen 1847–1928 English actress
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