napkin

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 \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
(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).