teresa
See also: Teresa
English
Etymology
Probably named after the Empress Maria Theresa (1717–1780).
Noun
teresa (plural teresas)
- (obsolete) A type of light lady's kerchief in the late eighteenth century.
- 1790, Amelia Opie, Dangers of Coquetry, vol. I, ch. 5:
- A black teresa, thrown round her shoulders, set off the dazzling whiteness of a neck, rounded by the hands of the graces.
- 1790, Amelia Opie, Dangers of Coquetry, vol. I, ch. 5:
Anagrams
- Easter, Eastre, aretes, arsete, arêtes, asteer, earset, easter, eaters, ratees, reseat, saeter, seater, staree, sæter, teares, teaser