NAPKINS

Noun

napkins

plural of napkin

Anagrams

• spankin'

Source: Wiktionary


NAPKIN

Nap"kin, n. Etym: [Dim. of OF. nape a tablecloth, cloth, F. nappe, L. mappa. See Napery.]

1. A little towel, or small cloth, esp. one for wiping the fingers and mouth at table.

2. A handkerchief. [Obs.] Shak. Napkin pattern. See Linen scroll, under Linen.

– Napkin ring, a ring of metal, ivory, or other material, used to inclose a table napkin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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