doi·ly /ˈdɔɪli/ Pronunciation[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]
November 5, 2007 at 8:14 pm
doi·ly /ˈdɔɪli/ Pronunciation[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]