01 n. A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other pa…
pl.
Kerchiefs ((#))
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1.
A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief.“He might put on a hat, a muffler, and a kerchief, and so escape.” — Shak.“Her black hair strained away To a scarlet kerchief caught beneath her chin.” — Mrs. Browning.
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A lady who wears a kerchief.