na·per·y (n  p -r )n. pl. na·per·ies Household linen, especially table linen. [Middle English naperie, from Old French, from nape, nappe, tablecloth; see nappe.] |
napery [ˈneɪpərɪ]
n
Rare household linen, esp table linen
[from Old French naperie, from nape tablecloth, from Latin mappa. See napkin]
napery
household linen collectively, especially tablecloths and napkins.
See also: Dining
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  napery - linens for the dining table 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 |
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