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na·per·y  (np-r)

n. pl. na·per·ies

Household linen, especially table linen.

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[Middle English naperie, from Old French, from nape, nappe, tablecloth; see nappe.]

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napery [ˈneɪpərɪ]

n

Rare household linen, esp table linen

[from Old French naperie, from nape tablecloth, from Latin mappa. See napkin]

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napery

household linen collectively, especially tablecloths and napkins.

See also: Dining

Thesaurus

Noun

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napery - linens for the dining table           table linen damask - a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern linen - white goods or clothing made with linen cloth napkin, serviette, table napkin - a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing place mat - a mat serving as table linen for an individual place setting tablecloth - a covering spread over a dining table tray cloth - table linen consisting of a small cloth for a tray