doyley
Americannoun
plural
doyleysnoun
Example Sentences
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Bloom bent leopold ear, turning a fringe of doyley down under the vase.
From Ulysses by Joyce, James
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
If the finger-glass and doyley are placed on your dessert-plate, you should immediately remove the doyley to the left of your plate, and place the finger-glass upon it.
From Routledge's Manual of Etiquette by Routledge, George
Embroidered with quaint designs, these little three-inch things are very ornamental; but the real and serviceable doyley should not be forgotten, and may be laid either beside or over the top of the finger-bowl.
From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.
Serve in individual saucers with a small doyley under.
From My Pet Recipes, Tried and True Contributed by the Ladies and Friends of St. Andrew's Church, Quebec by Various
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