Napkin

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Origin

From Middle English napkyn, equivalent to nape("cloth") + -kin.

Full definition of napkin

Noun

1. A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.
2. (British, obsolete) A nappy (UK), a diaper (American).
3. A small scarf worn on the head by Christian woman when entering a Roman Catholic church, as a token of modesty.
4. A sanitary napkin.