1 |
doily1714, short for doily-napkin (1711), from doily "thin, woolen fabric;" supposedly from Doiley, surname of a 17c.-early 18c. dry-goods dealer on London's Strand. Doily earlier meant &quo [..]
|
2 |
doily(n) a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl
|
3 |
doilypaper or cloth patterned circle, used to line serving pates.
|
<< Dolby | doing >> |