doily

doily

doi·ly

D0326400 (doi′lē)n. pl. doi·lies 1. A small ornamental mat, usually of lace or linen.2. A small table napkin.

[After Doily or , Doyly, 18th-century London draper.]

doily

(ˈdɔɪlɪ) ,

doyley

doyly

n, pl -lies or -leysa decorative mat of lace or lacelike paper, etc, laid on or under plates[C18: named after Doily, a London draper]

doi•ly

(ˈdɔɪ li)

n., pl. -lies. 1. any small, ornamental mat, esp. one of embroidery or lace. 2. Archaic. a small, dainty napkin. Sometimes, doyley. [1670–80; after a 17th–century London draper]

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doily - a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowldoyley, doylylinen - white goods or clothing made with linen cloth

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Synonyms for doily

noun a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl

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