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.