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nappy (1)

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nappy1 /ˈnapi /
noun
(plural nappies)
British English a piece of towelling or other absorbent material wrapped round a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb and retain urine and faeces. North American term diaper:
he is busy making bottles and changing dirty nappies
disposable nappies.
– ORIGIN 1920s: abbreviation of napkin.