napkin

3 definitions found

napkin - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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]

napkin - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  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]

napkin - Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary :

  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).