lapkin
lapkin · lapkins
A napkin for one's lap, often large, and typically used at outdoor food eventsA napkin for one's lap, often large, and typically used at outdoor food events (e.g. cookouts, camping, etc.).
Meaning
1 senses(informal)A napkin for one's lap, often large, and typically used at outdoor food events (e.g. cookouts, camping, etc.).
Origin
Blend of lap + napkin. Compare also Middle English lapkyn, lappekyn (“a piece of cloth worBlend of lap + napkin. Compare also Middle English lapkyn, lappekyn (“a piece of cloth worn over a helmet; lambrequin”), Middle Dutch lappekijn.
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