doyley
Americannoun
plural
doyleysnoun
Example Sentences
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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.
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
One had the little doyley Angela had first recognised, another reluctantly produced a silver folding fruit-knife with 'C. Ashe' engraved on the handle.
From The Carroll Girls by Quiller-Couch, Mabel
Bloom bent leopold ear, turning a fringe of doyley down under the vase.
From Ulysses by Joyce, James
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
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