napery

napery Definition

na·pery (nā′pər ē)

noun

household linen; esp., table linen

Etymology: ME naprye < MFr naperie < OFr nappe: see napkin

napery Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

white: We made ourselves comfortable in the restaurant, where simple white napery contrasted with the old photographs of metropolitan life.

Noun used with modifier

linen: Our immediate surrounding were appealing, too pink tablecloths, linen napery, fresh flowers.

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