NAPKIN Nap"kin, n. Etym: [Dim. of OF. nape a tablecloth, cloth, F. nappe, L. mappa. See Napery.]

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

2. A handkerchief. [Obs.] Shak. Napkin pattern. See Linen scroll, under Linen. — Napkin ring, a ring of metal, ivory, or other material, used to inclose a table napkin.

NAPLESS
Nap"less, a.

Defn: Without nap; threadbare. Shak.

NAPLES YELLOW
Na"ples yel"low.

Defn: See under Yellow.

NAPOLEON
Na*po"le*on, n. Etym: [From the Emperor Napoleon 1.]

Defn: A French gold coin of twenty francs, or about $3.86.

NAPOLEONIC
Na*po`le*on"ic, a.