napkin

napkin . . . a narrow bandage, called a napkin, is fitted underneath the chin [of the corpse] and around the head to keep the mouth from falling open. . . . When I asked --- why the term 'napkin' was used she said that our Lord also had a napkin. DNE-cit JH JUN 1973 JH JUN 1973 Not used No...

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Summary:napkin . . . a narrow bandage, called a napkin, is fitted underneath the chin [of the corpse] and around the head to keep the mouth from falling open. . . . When I asked --- why the term 'napkin' was used she said that our Lord also had a napkin. DNE-cit JH JUN 1973 JH JUN 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn