doyley

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A form of doily — A small ornamental piece of lace or linen or paper used to protect a surface from scratches by hard objects such as vases or bowls; or to decorate a plate of food.

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Meanings

noundoyley (plural doyleys)

plural doyleys

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of doily.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl

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doyley. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doyley

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“doyley.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doyley. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “doyley,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doyley.

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