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doi·ly
(doi′lē)n. pl. doi·lies
1. A small ornamental mat, usually of lace or linen.
2. A small table napkin.
[After Doily or , Doyly, 18th-century London draper.]
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doily
(ˈdɔɪlɪ) ,doyley
ordoyly
n, pl -lies or -leys
a decorative mat of lace or lacelike paper, etc, laid on or under plates
[C18: named after Doily, a London draper]
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doi•ly
(ˈdɔɪ li)n., pl. -lies.
1. any small, ornamental mat, esp. one of embroidery or lace.
2. Archaic. a small, dainty napkin.
Sometimes, doyley. [1670–80; after a 17th–century London draper]
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| Noun | 1. |  doily - a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowllinen - white goods or clothing made with linen cloth |
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doily
n → (Spitzen- or Zier)deckchen nt
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