doyley
Americannoun
noun
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One had a bit of white sticking out of his pocket, and Guard sniffed at it and pulled it out, and I am certain it is Cousin Charlotte's doyley!
From The Carroll Girls by Quiller-Couch, Mabel
The constable looked grave, too, when he saw the knife and the doyley.
From The Carroll Girls by Quiller-Couch, Mabel
She was carrying very carefully a little tray covered with a snow-white doyley, and on it were a glass of milk and a plate of mulberries.
From Seven Little Australians by Turner, Ethel Sybil
Three determined pairs of hands intercepted his bold attempt to safely caché a small taboret, a large embroidered doyley, a satin chair cushion, a cut glass scent bottle and a Japanese vase.
From Marjorie Dean College Freshman by Lester, Pauline
Each person at once removes the bowl and doyley to make ready for whatever is to be put on the plate.
From Etiquette by Morton, Agnes H.
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