Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
These, and napkins and aprons, signify about same as today
(Luke 19:20; John 11:44; Acts 19:12).
“Handkerchief” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
Any small cloth (Acts 19:12). The same is translated “napkin” (Luke 19:20; John 11:44; John 20:7).
“Napkin” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
Any light cloth or handkerchief (Luke 19:20; John 11:44; John 20:7).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
soudarion
Meaning:
of Latin origin; a sudarium (sweat-cloth), i.e. towel (for wiping the perspiration from the face, or binding the face of a corpse)
KJV Usage:
handkerchief, napkin