ˈnapkining Now rare or Obs.
[f. napkin n. + -ing1.]
Material for napkins.
| 1640 in Entick Lond. (1767) II. 167 Damask for towelling and napkenning. 1696 J. F. Merchant's Wareho. 10 If you agree for the Napkenning, the Tabling is three times the bredth, and three times the price. 1714 French Book Rates 190 The Pieces of Napkining shall contain 4 Dozen each. 1812 J. Smyth Pract. of Customs (1821) 131 Diaper Towelling and Napkining of the manufacture of Silesia. |