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napkin

nap.kin \'nap-k*n\ n [ME nappekin, fr. nappe tablecloth, fr. MF, fr. L 
   mappa napki]n 1: a piece of material (as cloth or paper) used at table to 
   wipe the lips o r fingers and protect the clothes 2: a small cloth or towel 
   : as  dial Brit  2a: HANDKERCHIEF  chiefly Scot  2b: KERCHIEF  chiefly Brit 
    2c: DIAPER