SERVIETTE

napkin, table napkin, serviette

(noun) a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

serviette (plural serviettes)

(UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) A table napkin, now especially a paper one. [From late 15thC.]

(obsolete) a lazy Susan

Synonyms

• (table napkin): napkin, table napkin

Source: Wiktionary


Ser`viette", n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: A table napkin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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