/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 ]
/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 . 2012