| doily | 1. A kind of woolen stuff. "Some doily petticoats." "A fool and a doily stuff, would now and then find days of grace, and be worn for variety." (Congreve) 2. A small napkin, used at table with the fruit, etc.; commonly coloured and fringed. Origin: So called from the name of the dealer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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