Napkin (noun)

A piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the lips and fingers and to protect clothing.

Origin:

From middle english napkyn, from old english hnæpcynn, from hnæpp ("a small piece of cloth") + -cynn ("-kin"), equivalent to nap + -kin.

Examples:

1. The waiter brought the napkins.
2. She wiped her mouth with a napkin.
3. He used the napkin to wipe his hands.
4. She folded the napkin and placed it on her lap.
5. He crumpled the napkin and threw it on the table.