lapkin en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of lap + napkin. Compare also Middle English lapkyn, lappekyn (“a piece of cloth worn over a helmet; lambrequin”), Middle Dutch lappekijn.
Meanings
- (informal) A napkin for one's lap, often large, and typically used at outdoor food events (e.g. cookouts, camping, etc.).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lapkins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |