Definition of Napkin ring

1. Noun. A circular band used to hold a particular person's napkin.

Generic synonyms: Hoop, Ring

Definition of Napkin ring

1. Noun. A ring for holding napkins along with cutlery. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Napkin Ring

naphthylamines
naphthylpiperazine
naphthyls
naphthylthiourea
naphthylvinylpyridine
naphthyridine
naphthyridines
naphtol
naphtols
napier
napier's rods
napiform
naping
napkin
napkin rash
napkin ring (current term)
napkined
napkinless
napkinned
napkins
napless
napoleons
napoo
napooed
napooing
napoos
nappa
nappas
nappe
napped

Literary usage of Napkin ring

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Public School Methods (1921)
"Fold and paste the cradle, putting the rockers near the em Is of the base, pasting the laps toward the center. Sec Fig. 18 (b). 35. napkin ring. ..."

2. Mathematical Construction, Informal Number Work for Busy Hands: Grades One by Nora Louise Laffin (1911)
"LESSON IV napkin ring T'l- Two pieces of paper, contrasting color, 7"x2". Rulers: 1"2"3"4"5"6". Divide one piece of paper into 2 equal ..."

3. Indian Basketry by George Wharton James (1903)
"napkin ring.—A napkin ring can be made from this strip of diagonal ... Another form of napkin ring may be made by leaving a little longer ends to the ..."

4. The ladies' knitting and netting book by Watts (1840)
"napkin ring. This ring must be made of string, or stout cord, and with rather fine pins. CAST 12 stitches on each of 3 needles; ..."

5. Notes on the Development of a Child by Milicent Washburn Shinn (1893)
"I have seen her hold a napkin ring very nicely at this time, grasping the opposite edges with her two hands. The next day there was no advance in seizing ..."

6. Constructive Work: Its Relation to Number, Literature, History and Nature Work by Edward Francis Worst, Harriette Barber, Marion Seymour (1905)
"Strands of colored raffia or ribbon may be run in and out through the strands of raffia around the center of the napkin ring. Pin Cushion. EXERCISE XI. ..."

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