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proddy

noun

Meaning

  1. (sometimes derogatory) A Protestant (as termed by Roman Catholics).
  2. (rug making) A technique for achieving three-dimensional effects or deep pile by using cut wide strips rather than continuous loops, bringing both tails of the strips forward through the backing.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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