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Originally Posted by Vendzilla
In Australia, a "napkin" is a women's sanitary product. In America, it's a piece of paper or cloth you use to wipe your face and hands when you eat. Ask for a "napkin" at an Australian restaurant... heheheheh.
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I don't think it is in common usage any more. Or possibly used in some states and not others.
Having a good root is universal in Australia and New Zealand though.