[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

napkin \nap"kin\, n. dim. of of. nape a tablecloth, cloth, f.
   nappe, l. mappa. see napery.
   1. a little towel, made of cloth or paper, esp. one for
      wiping the fingers and mouth at table.
      1913 webster

   2. a handkerchief. obs. --shak.
      1913 webster

   napkin pattern. see linen scroll, under linen. --
      napkin ring, a ring of metal, ivory, or other material,
      used to inclose a table napkin.

   paper napkin, a napkin made of paper, intended to be
      disposed of after use.
      1913 webster +pjc
see also:
napery napkin pattern linen scroll linen napkin ring paper napkin 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

napkin
     n 1: to protect clothing; wipe mouth syn: table napkin, serviette
     2: garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the
        legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch
        excrement syn: diaper, nappy
see also:
table napkin serviette diaper nappy 

[3] : Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary

napkin
   gr. soudarion, john 11:44; 20:7; lat. sudarium, a
   "sweat-cloth", a cloth for wiping the sweat from the face. but
   the word is used of a wrapper to fold money in luke 19:20, and
   as an article of dress, a "handkerchief" worn on the head acts
   19:12.
   

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