DOILY


Meaning of DOILY in English

n. (also doyley) (pl. -ies or -eys) a small ornamental mat of paper, lace, etc., on a plate for cakes etc.

[ orig. the name of a fabric: f. Doiley, the name of a draper ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.