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repp
(rĕp)n.
Variant of rep1.
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repp
(rɛp)n
(Textiles) a variant spelling of rep1
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rep1
or repp
(rɛp)n.
a horizontally ribbed fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.
[1855–60; < French reps, perhaps < E ribs (see rib1)]
rep2
(rɛp)n. Informal.
1. a repertory theater or company.
2. a representative, esp. a sales representative.
3. reputation.
[by shortening]
Rep.
1. Representative.
2. Republic.
3. Republican.
rep.
1. repair.
2. repeat.
3. report.
4. reporter.
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| Noun | 1. | repp - a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs |
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