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Napery

Table linen; also, linen clothing, or linen in general.

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Damask 76% connected

Damask silk; silk woven with an elaborate pattern of flowers and the like.

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Napkin 76% connected

A little towel, or small cloth, esp. one for wiping the fingers and mouth at table.

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Serviette 76% connected

A table napkin.

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Tablecloth 76% connected

A cloth for covering a table, especially one with which a table is covered before the dishes, etc., are set on for meals.

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Linen 76% connected

Made of linen; as, linen cloth; a linen stocking.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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