"OS nappy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: OS nappies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} OS nappy (plural OS nappies)
  1. (Commonwealth, Ireland, slang, rare) Abbreviation of one-size nappy. Tags: Commonwealth, Ireland, abbreviation, alt-of, rare, slang Alternative form of: one-size nappy Categories (topical): Clothing

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          "ref": "2014 January 29, “What is one size cloth nappies?”, in Piriuki Blog:",
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