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...
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/60767 |
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 DNE-cit JH JUN 1973 JH JUN 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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