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Terry vs Robe - What's the difference?

terry | robe |

As a proper noun terry

is from the medieval norman given name thierry'', a cognate of the english ''derek .

As a noun robe is

a long, formal dress worn only on special occasions.

terry

English

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.

    • Synonyms

    * terrycloth * terry cloth

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    robe

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Through tattered clothes small vices do appear; / Robes and furred gowns hide all.
  • (US) The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.

    • Verb

  • To clothe someone in a robe.

    • Derived terms

    * berobed

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