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doyley

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doy⋅ley

[doi-lee]
–noun, plural -leys.
doily.

doi⋅ly

[doi-lee]
–noun, plural -lies.
1. any small, ornamental mat, as of embroidery or lace.
2. Archaic. a small napkin, as one used during a dessert course.
Also, doyley.


Origin:
1670–80; named after a London draper of the late 17th century
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