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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Napkin \Nap"kin\, noun [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.
2. A handkerchief. [Obs.] --Shak.
{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) 2.0 [wn]:
napkin
noun
1: to protect clothing; wipe mouth [syn: {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}]
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Napkin (Gr. soudarion, John 11:44; 20:7; Lat. sudarium, a "sweat-cloth"), a cloth for wiping the sweat from the face. But the word is used of a wrapper to fold money in (Luke 19:20), and as an article of dress, a "handkerchief" worn on the head (Acts 19:12).
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