scarf1
Syllabification: (scarf)
Pronunciation: /skärf/
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Definition of scarf
noun ( plural scarves /skärvz/ or scarfs /skärfs/)
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /skärft/
(also scarved) adjective
Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense 'sash (around the waist or over the shoulder)'): probably based on Old Northern French escarpe, probably identical with Old French escharpe 'pilgrim's bag'