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A little towel, or small cloth, esp. one for wiping the fingers and mouth at table.

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  1. n. A little towel, or small cloth, esp. one for wiping the fingers and mouth at table.
  2. n. A handkerchief.
  3. n. a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
  4. n. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
  5. 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.
  6. n:100 n. a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing