napkin

nap-kin · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A piece of cloth or paper used at meals for wiping fingers and lips and protecting garments.

  2. 2.

    (British) A baby's diaper (dated usage).

Forms

plural: napkins

Related words

See also: napkins, serviette, tablecloth
Synonyms: serviette

Etymology

From Middle English, from Old French nappe ("tablecloth") + -kin (diminutive suffix).