Napkin

Meaning

Noun

●

; a (usually

)

used at the

for

the

and

for

while eating.

●

In British English, South African English & Babies:

nappy

(UK), a

diaper

(American).

●

In Babies & Headwear:

A small

scarf

worn

on the

head

by Christian women (chiefly Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox) when

entering

church

, as a

token

of modesty.

●

Short for

sanitary

napkin.

Sourced from

Wiktionary

Origin

napkin

English

napkyn

Middle English (1100-1500)

Sourced from

Etym

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Napkin

Meaning

Noun

Origin

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