as in handkerchieves
a scarf worn on the head
he wore a do-rag while working out at the gym
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handkerchiefs
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The fans responded by waving their white handkerchiefs, the ultimate sign of disapproval.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025 -
For centuries, islanders lined fishing docks below the castle, waving handkerchiefs at ships setting sail for America.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Do-rags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-rags. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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