I. ˈdī-pər also ˈdī-ə- noun
Etymology: Middle English diapre, from Anglo-French diaspre, from Medieval Latin diasprum
Date: 14th century
1. : a fabric with a distinctive pattern:
a. : a rich silk fabric
b. : a soft usually white linen or cotton fabric used for tablecloths or towels
2. : an allover pattern consisting of one or more small repeated units of design (as geometric figures) connecting with one another or growing out of one another with continuously flowing or straight lines
3. : a basic garment for infants consisting of a folded cloth or other absorbent material drawn up between the legs and fastened about the waist ; also : a similar garment especially for incontinent adults
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II. transitive verb
( di·a·pered ; di·a·per·ing -p(ə-)riŋ)
Date: 14th century
1. : to ornament with diaper designs
2. : to put on or change the diaper of (an infant)