kerchief


kerchief

noun

Definition of KERCHIEF

1
a scarf worn on the head <tied the kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face>
Related Words shawl; hankie (or hanky)
2
a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes <dabbed the sweat on his brow with a kerchief>
Related Words napkin, serviette [chiefly British], tissue, towel; bandanna (or bandana)

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