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doily

American  
[doi-lee] / ˈdɔɪ li /
Or doyley

noun

plural

doilies

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

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

doily British  
/ ˈdɔɪlɪ /

noun

  1. a decorative mat of lace or lacelike paper, etc, laid on or under plates

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Etymology

Origin of doily

First recorded in 1670–80; named after a London draper of the late 17th century

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