serviette
pronunciation
How to pronounce serviette in British English:
UK [ˌsɜ:viˈet]
How to pronounce serviette in American English:
US [ˌsɜrviˈet]
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- Noun:
- to protect clothing; wipe mouth
Word Origin
- serviette (n.)
- "table napkin," late 15c., from Middle French serviette "napkin, towel" (14c.), of uncertain origin, perhaps from past participle of servir "to serve" (see serve (v.)). Primarily Scottish at first; re-introduced from French 1818.
Example
- 1. Toilet roll making machine , serviette machine , packing machine .
- 2. The surly insolence of the waiters drove him into a rage , and he flung his serviette to the floor and stalked out of the restaurant .
- 3. As soon as the hostess picks up her napkin or " serviette " , pick yours up and lay it on your lap sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it ;