Napery has been used as a fancy word for our household linens, especially those used to cover a table, since the 14th century.

What is the meaning of napery '? *?

: household linen especially : table linen.

What is the use of napery?

Napery (from Old French naperie) is linen used for household purposes, such as table linen. Historically it was the office in a medieval household responsible for the washing and storage of these items.