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Napkin

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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(Gr. soudarion, John 11:44; 20:7; Lat. sudarium, a "sweat-cloth"), a cloth for wiping the sweat from the face. But the word is used of a wrapper to fold money in (Luke 19:20 ), and as an article of dress, a "handkerchief" worn on the head (Acts 19:12 ).

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Napkin'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​n/napkin.html. 1897.
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