teddy

noun

1. (broadly)Any stuffed toy.
2. (abbreviation, alt-of)Abbreviation of teddy bear.
3. A type of all-in-one women's undergarment.

   “Silk teddies and negligées up front, knickers fanned out on tables in the centre, bras hanging in the back - there are no minutes lost finding your bearings.”

name

1. A diminutive of the male given names Edward or Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd.

   “She said, “You indicated little Teddy's become quite a handful.” “Theodore,” said Christopher. “God, whatever you do, don't call him Teddy.””