variants
also kerchieves
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as in towels
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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Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026 -
In September, seek out Independence Day traditions like cueca (a folk dance with handkerchiefs) on street corners and at week-long fondas (pop-up fairs).—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The bathrooms are massive, with big fluffy towels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This includes bath towels, hand towels, and shower mats, which can quickly smell musty.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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“Kerchiefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerchiefs. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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