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Definition of Doilies
1. doily [n] - See also: doily
Lexicographical Neighbors of Doilies
Literary usage of Doilies
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. For the Comfort of the Family: A Vacation Experiment by Emilie Baker Loring (1914)
"My next step was to substitute paper for the linen doilies used on the polished
... Then I invested in a dozen large oval doilies to use over asbestos mats, ..."
2. Laundry Work: For Use in Homes and Schools by Juniata L. Shepperd (1909)
"57 Directions for Using Chemicals in Cleaning Clothes 108 doilies, to wash - 48
Domestic or Dull Finish 88 Dress Goods, to clean 107 Dress Skirts, ..."
3. A Laboratory Handbook for Dietetics by Mary Swartz Rose (1921)
"For accommodating such a system doilies are more satisfactory than table cloths.
Enough linen, silver, glass and china are provided that the whole class can ..."
4. The Official Directory of the World's Columbian Exposition, May 1st to by Moses Purnell Handy (1893)
"Center piece and doilies. 669 219. Chislett, M. Lucile, Chicago. Spanish drawn work.
665 220. Christopherson, Miss Marie, Chip- pewa Falls, Wis. ..."
5. Domestic Science by Bertha J. Hoisington Austin (1914)
"These doilies may be made of fine linen, embroidered or plain, ... Table Set with
doilies Instead of Table Cloth A complete luncheon set consists of six (or ..."
6. Art and Industry in Education by Teachers College, Columbia University, Arts and Crafts Club (1912)
"They were made to realize the desirability for every-day use, at breakfast and
luncheon, of doilies rather than a table-cloth; that they were more artistic, ..."
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