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nap·kin ring

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. napkin ringnoun

    a circular band used to hold a particular person's napkin

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  1. napkin ringnoun

    A ring for holding napkins along with cutlery.

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  1. Napkin ring

    The napkin ring, occasionally called a Christening bangle, was originally used to identify the napkins of a household between weekly wash days. The standard napkin ring is a simple ring made from skewers. The figural napkin ring is an American specialty in which the simple napkin ring is part of a small figure or sculpture that may take any shape and show any motif. Napkin rings appear as single items with the name or initials of the owner, notably given as christening presents, or pairs often given as gifts at weddings and silver weddings. In the English speaking countries, numbered sets of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 napkin rings are found. Napkin rings are an invention of the European bourgeoisie, first appearing in France about 1800 and soon spreading to all countries in the western world. Most 19th century napkin rings were made of silver or silver plate, but others were made in bone, wood, pearl embroidery, porcelain, glass, and other materials. In the 20th century, bakelite and other new materials were used.

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  1. napkin ring

    A napkin ring is a decorative device used to hold a folded or rolled napkin, often found in settings for formal dining. They can come in a variety of materials such as metal, wood, plastic, or ceramic, and can be simple or ornate in design. Apart from their functional role, napkin rings are also used as a decorative element to enhance the presentation of table settings in restaurants, weddings, or other special events.

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  1. Napkin ring

    The napkin ring, occasionally called a serviette ring, was originally used to identify the napkins of a household between weekly wash days. The standard napkin ring is a simple ring made from skewers. The figural napkin ring is an American specialty in which the simple napkin ring is part of a small figure or sculpture that may take any shape and show any motif. Napkin rings appear as single items with the name or initials of the owner, notably given as christening presents, or pairs often given as gifts at weddings and silver weddings. In the English speaking countries, numbered sets of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 napkin rings are found. Napkin rings are an invention of the European bourgeoisie, first appearing in France about 1800 and soon spreading to all countries in the western world. Most 19th century napkin rings were made of silver or silver plate, but others were made in bone, wood, pearl embroidery, porcelain, glass, and other materials. In the 20th century bakelite and other new materials were used.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of napkin ring in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of napkin ring in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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