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mackintosh: 1. noun, a raincoat. 2. noun, a laminate of two pieces of cloth protecting an inner layer of rubber, resulting in a durable, waterproof material.

micropore topsheet: noun, a perforated plastic sheet used to line early Attends® briefs, as an alternative to a nonwoven plastic sheet. The micropore topsheet was marketed as as funnel-like, permitting one-way urine flow. In practice, it reduced the area that urine could initially flow through, making leaks at the initial wetting more likely.

mess: noun, feces, verb, To defecate, usually into or on an object. Soil.

messy: Soiled, containing or marked by feces.

Mommy: noun, Someone who acts as the female caregiver for an Adult Baby.

munch: A get-together that takes place in a restaurant, usually over lunch or dinner.  For tips on setting one up, please see Starting Your Own Munch by BabyMichael.

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nana: noun, (US, infantile), A nurse or nursemaid, a grandmother.

nappy: noun, (Brit.) A diaper.

nickers: noun, a pant-like garment that extends from the waist to the top of the knee.

nite-nite: noun, (US, infantile), Sleep

Nuk: noun, A manufacturer of orthodontic baby bottle nipples that simulate a human breast. Generically, an orthodontic nipple.

Nullo®: noun, a chlorophyll-based herbal supplement distributed by Monticello Drug Company. It is taken orally and reduces the odor of feces, while giving it a mossy green color.

nurser: noun, A baby bottle.

nursery: noun, 1. A room or area set apart for the use of children. 2. A nursery school. 3. A place for the temporary care of children.

nursery school: noun, A school for children who are not old enough to attend kindergarten.

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omutsu: diaper (Japanese).

onesie™: noun, A one-piece garment similar to a T-shirt, with extensions that connect with snaps or Velcro pads under the crotch. It may have long, short, or no sleeves. Since the word was trademarked by Gerber Childrenswear, a onesie might be marketed as a bodysuit, creeper, diaper shirt, or snapsuit.

orca stack: A thick disposable built by compositing an adult diaper, an adult stuffer, and a pad. It was named for the babyfur who developed it, Orca. Pictorial instructions are available at Orca's website.

oshime: diaper (Japanese).

overall: noun, A one piece garment consisting of a pair of pants with sections to cover the front and pack of the chest. These sections are connected by straps which pass over the shoulders. Usually made with snaps running the length of the inseam of the legs from one cuff to the other.

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