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KERCHIEF meaning: 1. a square piece of cloth worn around the neck or on the head 2. a square piece of cloth worn…. Learn more.
KERCHIEF definition: 1. a square piece of cloth worn around the neck or on the head 2. a square piece of cloth worn…. Learn more.
A kerchief is a small piece of fabric, usually folded into a triangle, that's worn around the neck or tied around the head. Your nephew might insist on wearing his red kerchief and cowboy boots everyday to preschool. Another word for a kerchief is a bandana.
A handkerchief ( / ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf /; also called a hankie or, historically, a handkercher or a fogle [1]) is a form of a kerchief or bandanna, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric which can be carried in the pocket or handbag for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose.
noun. hand· ker· chief ˈhaŋ-kər-chəf. - (ˌ)chif, -ˌchēf. plural handkerchiefs also handkerchieves ˈhaŋ-kər-chəfs. - (ˌ)chifs, -ˌchēvz, -ˌchēfs, -chəvz, - (ˌ)chivz. Synonyms of handkerchief. 1. : a small usually square piece of cloth used for usually personal purposes (such as blowing the nose) or as a clothing accessory. 2. : kerchief sense 1.
noun. /ˈkɜːtʃɪf/ /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/ (old-fashioned) a square piece of cloth worn on the head or around the neck see also handkerchief. Word Origin. Want to learn more?
May 1, 2024 · noun. 1. a piece of cloth, usually square, worn over the head or around the neck. 2. a handkerchief. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Derived forms. kerchiefed (ˈkerchiefed) (ˈkɜrtʃɪft ) adjective. Word origin.
