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also kerchieves
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as in handkerchieves
a scarf worn on the head
tied the kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face
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as in tissues
a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes
dabbed the sweat on his brow with a kerchief
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Noun
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Some newer injectables, called cell therapies, collect cells and tissues from bone marrow or fat tissue.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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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
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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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“Kerchiefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerchiefs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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