doyley

UK: /ˈdɔɪlɪ/ US: (doi′lē)

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doy•ley  (doi′lē), n., pl. -leys. 

1. doily.

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doyley / ˈdɔɪlɪ/ noun

1. a variant spelling of doily

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doi•ly /ˈdɔɪli/   n. [countable] , pl. -lies. 

1. any small, ornamental mat, esp. one of embroidery or lace:
   She had crocheted some pretty little doilies.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

doi•ly  (doi′lē), n., pl. -lies. 

1. any small, ornamental mat, as of embroidery or lace.
2. [Archaic.] a small napkin, as one used during a dessert course.

Also, doyley. 

• named after a London draper of the late 17th century 1670–80

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doily, doyley, doyly / ˈdɔɪlɪ/ noun ( -lies, -leys)

1. a decorative mat of lace or lacelike paper, etc, laid on or under plates

Etymology: 18th Century: named after Doily, a London draper