NAPKIN

Napkin. 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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Lu 19:20; Joh 11:44; 20:7

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napkin. Napkin, n. linen to wipe the face or hands on

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Nap″kin (?), n. [[Dim. of OF. nape a tablecloth, cloth, F. nappe, L. mappa. See Napery.]] 1. 1. A little towel, or small cloth, esp. one for wiping the fingers and mouth at table.
2. 2. A handkerchief. Shak.
Napkin pattern. See Linen scroll, under Linen. — Napkin ring, a ring of metal, ivory, or other material, used to inclose a table napkin.