doily
or doy·ley
[ doi-lee ]
/ ˈdɔɪ li /
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noun, plural doi·lies.
any small, ornamental mat, as of embroidery or lace.
Archaic. a small napkin, as one used during a dessert course.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1670–80; named after a London draper of the late 17th century
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doily
doyley or doyly
/ (ˈdɔɪlɪ) /
noun plural -lies or -leys
a decorative mat of lace or lacelike paper, etc, laid on or under plates
Word Origin for doily
C18: named after Doily, a London draper
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