"napkyn" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈnapkin/, /ˈnaːpkin/ Forms: napkyns [plural]
Etymology: From nape + -kyn. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|nape|-kyn}} nape + -kyn Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} napkyn, {{enm-noun|napkyns}} napkyn (plural napkyns)
  1. A napkin or serviette (a cloth used to clean oneself while eating) Categories (topical): Cleaning, Fabrics Synonyms: nappekynne, napekyn, napkin

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