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kerchief

Pronunciation: /ˈkəːtʃɪf/
Definition of kerchief

noun

  • a piece of fabric used to cover the head.
  • literary a handkerchief.

Derivatives

kerchiefed

adjective

Origin:

Middle English kerchef, from Old French cuevrechief, from couvrir 'to cover' + chief 'head'

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Definition of kerchief in the US English dictionary

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