noun. A small ornamental mat, usually of lace or linen.

noun. A small table napkin.

noun. An old kind of woolen stuff. Also used attributively.

noun. A small ornamental napkin, often in colors, fringed and embroidered, and brought on the dinner-table on a dessert-plate, with the finger-bowl, etc., arranged upon it: also used for many similar purposes.

noun. Also spelled doyley.

noun. A kind of woolen stuff.

noun. A small napkin, used at table with the fruit, etc.; -- commonly colored and fringed.

noun. A small ornamental piece of lace or linen or paper used to protect a surface from scratches by hard objects such as vases or bowls; or to decorate a plate of food.

noun. a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl