Result from Foreign Dictionaries (2 entries found)
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Napkin \Nap"kin\, n. [Dim. of OF. nape a tablecloth, cloth, F.
nappe, L. mappa. See {Napery}.]
1. A little towel, made of cloth or paper, esp. one for
wiping the fingers and mouth at table.
[1913 Webster]
2. A handkerchief. [Obs.] --Shak.
[1913 Webster]
{Napkin pattern}. See {Linen scroll}, under {Linen}. --
{Napkin ring}, a ring of metal, ivory, or other material,
used to inclose a table napkin.
{paper napkin}, a napkin made of paper, intended to be
disposed of after use.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
napkin
n 1: a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth
and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing [syn:
{napkin}, {table napkin}, {serviette}]
2: garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the
legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch
excrement [syn: {diaper}, {nappy}, {napkin}]
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