doyley
Americannoun
PLURAL
doyleysnoun
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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.
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One had the little doyley Angela had first recognised, another reluctantly produced a silver folding fruit-knife with 'C. Ashe' engraved on the handle.
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And I'm sure I was ashamed to see she had put out those old-fashioned doyleys with the finger-glasses.
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Serve in individual saucers with a small doyley under.
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Each person at once removes the bowl and doyley to make ready for whatever is to be put on the plate.
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