As nouns the difference between terms and payess
is that terms is while payess is (chiefly|in the plural) sidelocks worn by hasidic and orthodox male jews.
terms
English
Noun
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payess
English
Noun
(es)
(chiefly, in the plural) sidelocks worn by Hasidic and Orthodox male Jews
Synonyms
* payot, sidelock