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Napkin
Pronunciation : Nap"kin
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Dim. of OF. nape a tablecloth, cloth, F. nappe, L. mappa. See Napery.]
Definition : 1. A little towel, or small cloth, 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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