The Forgotten History of Napery: Uncovering the Story Behind Tablecloths

Napery is a word that was historically used to refer to tablecloths, cloths used to cover tables for protecting them from spills and stains. The word is derived from the Old French word "nap," which referred to a type of soft, fine cloth used for such purposes. Over time, the term "napery" has fallen out of common use and has been largely replaced by the word "tablecloth."

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