"teresa" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: teresas [plural]
Etymology: Probably named after the Empress Maria Theresa (1717–1780). Head templates: {{en-noun}} teresa (plural teresas)
  1. (obsolete) A type of light lady's kerchief in the late eighteenth century. Wikipedia link: Maria Theresa Tags: obsolete
    Sense id: en-teresa-en-noun-lK0Q8BEQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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