tea cloth
tea cloth · tea cloths
A tea towelA tea towel.
Meaning
2 sensesA tea towel.
A small tablecloth.
a small tablecloth
Origin
From tea + cloth; originally designating a cloth for wiping tea service items after washinFrom tea + cloth; originally designating a cloth for wiping tea service items after washing, later a small tablecloth useful for afternoon tea. Attested from the late 18th century. Compare later tea towel.
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