Category:Napkin

Nap"kin, n. Etym: [dim. of of. nape a tablecloth, cloth, f. nappe, l. Mappa. See napery.]

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.

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---excerpt from the Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Napkin - (Gr. soudarion, John 11:44; John 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).