Napkin vs Serviette

[birrellp]

Hi

I live in the UK and have heard a few versions on the usage of Napkin vs Serviette e.g. explanations include napkin=paper vs serviette=cloth (and vice versa!), class distinction etc

Is there a definitive usage of these two words?

Thanks

[moggy]

They mean exactly the same, it's just a matter of preference I think. Both the words are from around the same period, and both are from French roots.