doyleys
- plural of doyley.
Example Sentences
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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.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 25, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir
Pretty little fanciful doyleys are now also put under the finger- bowl, merely to be looked at.
From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.
Four needles are employed for stockings, five for doyleys and other round articles.
From The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. by Unknown
But they are never used at a "stand-up" breakfast, nor are doyleys or finger- bowls.
From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.
