Etymology

hand towel

Today it means: A small towel used for drying the hands or face. Full definition →

Middle English hand towelle
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromhand towelle
  2. English todayhand towel

From Middle English hand towelle, equivalent to hand + towel.

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