a small piece of cloth or paper, usually square, for use in wiping the lips and fingers and to protect the clothes while eating.

sanitary napkin.

Chiefly British . a diaper.

Scot. and North England . a handkerchief.

Scot. a kerchief or neckerchief.

noun

cloth , doily , moist towelette , serviette , towel , wipe , diaper , linens