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napery


na·pery

noun \ˈnā-p(ə-)rē\

Definition of NAPERY

: household linen; especially : table linen

Origin of NAPERY

Middle English, from Anglo-French naperie, from nape tablecloth — more at napkin
First Known Use: 14th century

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