Terry ... Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine).

The meaning of TERRY is the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics.

Terry as a boys' name (also used less generally as girls' name Terry) is pronounced TARE-ee. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Terry is "people's ruler".

TERRY definition: the loop formed by the pile of a fabric when left uncut. See examples of terry used in a sentence.

Oct 31, 2025 · Proper noun Terry A surname originating as a patronymic from the medieval Norman given name Thierry, a cognate of the English Derek. A male given name from the Germanic …

Jan 10, 2026 · Terry emerged as a diminutive of Terence which derived from a Roman family name of uncertain meaning. Possibilities however include "soft" or "one who threshes".

TERRY definition: 1. a type of thick cotton cloth with short threads on each side, used especially for making towels…. Learn more.

ter•ry /ˈtɛri/ n. [uncountable] Textiles Also called ˈter•ry ˌcloth. a fabric with uncut loops often used for toweling. adj. [before a noun] Textiles made of terry: a terry towel.

John George Terry (born 7 December 1980) is an English professional football coach and former player who played as a centre-back. He was previously captain of Chelsea, the England national team and …

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