napery

[ ney-puh-ree ]

noun

1. table linen, as tablecloths or napkins.
2. any linen for household use.

napery

/ ˈneɪpərɪ /

noun

1. rare.
   household linen, esp table linen

Word History and Origins

Origin of napery¹

1350–1400; Middle English naprye < Middle French, equivalent to nape, variant of nappe tablecloth ( napkin ) + -erie -ery

Word History and Origins

Origin of napery¹

C14: from Old French naperie, from nape tablecloth, from Latin mappa. See napkin

Example Sentences

A vision of iced drinks, tempting salads, white napery, and an attentive steward mocked me with past recollections.

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Constans entered and looked about him, noting that the tables still bore their weight of plate and china and napery.

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A white mule with red trappings, led by a varlet, carried Sir Nigel's own napery and table comforts.

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It made a brave showing with silver, glass, and napery already disposed, and a great bouquet of fresh lilacs in the center.

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There were the linen closets at hand, the bedding that she was to deal out as it was needed, the table napery.

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Related Words

• bedding
• cloth
• lingerie