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cup towel

American  

noun

South Midland and Southern U.S., especially Texas, U.S..

  1. a dishtowel.

Etymology

Origin of cup towel

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

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In this stage the disease may be conveyed by a kiss or through the medium of the62 public drinking cup, towel, or anything that comes in contact with the virus.

From Herself Talks with Women Concerning Themselves by Lowry, Edith B. (Edith Belle)

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