DOILY


Meaning of DOILY in English

/doy"lee/ , n. , pl. doilies .

1. any small, ornamental mat, as of embroidery or lace.

2. Archaic. a small napkin, as one used during a dessert course.

Also, doyley .

[ 1670-80; named after a London draper of the late 17th century ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .