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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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Origin of doily

First recorded in 1670–80; named after a London draper of the late 17th century

Words nearby doily

Doha, DOHC, Döhle body, Dohnányi, doiled, doily, do in, doing, doings, Doisy, doit
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Words related to doily

cloth, towel, place mat, wipe, serviette, doormat, floor covering, place setting

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British Dictionary definitions for doily

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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