napkin ring

noun

a ring or band of metal, wood, plastic, etc., through which a folded napkin is inserted, often as part of a place setting.

Origin of napkin ring

First recorded in 1680–90

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But Gramper only flourished the napkin-ring, and humorously taunted him with not having packed everything, after all.
Bunker Bean | Harry Leon Wilson
When the napkin ring has been made, the child has learned the principle involved in constructing a basket handle.
Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools | Virginia McGaw
Reed is the simplest thing to begin with, and the easiest of all basket-work models is the napkin ring.
Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools | Virginia McGaw
This will make a napkin ring of different appearance because the windings are fewer and the reed thicker.
Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools | Virginia McGaw
There is mentioned a raffia napkin ring in comparison with the one of reed.
Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools | Virginia McGaw

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