Associations to the word «Serviette»

Wiktionary

SERVIETTE, noun. (UK) (Canada) (Australia) (New Zealand) (South Africa) A table napkin, now especially a paper one. [From late 15thC.]
SERVIETTE, noun. (obsolete) a lazy Susan

Dictionary definition

SERVIETTE, noun. A small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats