noun. 
                    A little towel, made of cloth or paper, esp. one for wiping the fingers and mouth at table.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    A handkerchief.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    See Linen scroll, under Linen. -- Napkin ring, a ring of metal, ivory, or other material, used to inclose a table napkin.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    a napkin made of paper, intended to be disposed of after use.