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English word napkin comes from Middle English (1100-1500) napkyn
napkyn (Middle English)
napkin (English)
(British, South African) A nappy (UK), a diaper (American).. A sanitary napkin.. A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.. A small scarf worn on the head by Christian women when entering a Roman Catholic church, as a token of modesty.