Definition of kerchief

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Kerchief (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 parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief..

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Courche :: Courche (n.) A square piece of linen used formerly by women instead of a cap; a kerchief.
Muckender :: Muckender (n.) A handkerchief.
Necktie :: Necktie (n.) A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck..
Keverchief :: Keverchief (n.) A kerchief.
Handcloth :: Handcloth (n.) A handkerchief.
Hemstitch :: Hemstitch (v. t.) To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief..
Kerchiefs :: Kerchiefs (pl. ) of Kerchie.
Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (a.) Having a broad hem separated from the body of the article by a line of open work; as, a hemistitched handkerchief..
Kerchief :: Kerchief (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 parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief..
Peplus :: Peplus (n.) A kind of kerchief formerly worn by Englishwomen.
Handkerchief :: Handkerchief (n.) A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face or hands..
Sudation :: Sudary (n.) A napkin or handkerchief.
Flirt :: Flirt (v. t.) To throw with a jerk or quick effort; to fling suddenly; as, they flirt water in each other's faces; he flirted a glove, or a handkerchief..
Mop :: Mop (v. t.) To rub or wipe with a mop, or as with a mop; as, to mop a floor; to mop one's face with a handkerchief..
Enkerchiefed :: Enkerchiefed (a.) Bound with a kerchief; draped; hooded; covered.
Veronica :: Veronica (n.) A portrait or representation of the face of our Savior on the alleged handkerchief of Saint Veronica, preserved at Rome; hence, a representation of this portrait, or any similar representation of the face of the Savior. Formerly called also Vernacle, and Vernicle..
Scarf :: Scarf (n.) An article of dress of a light and decorative character, worn loosely over the shoulders or about the neck or the waist; a light shawl or handkerchief for the neck; also, a cravat; a neckcloth..
Sachet :: Sachet (n.) A scent bag, or perfume cushion, to be laid among handkerchiefs, garments, etc., to perfume them..
Pullicate :: Pullicate (n.) A kind of checked cotton or silk handkerchief.
Fazzolet :: Fazzolet (n.) A handkerchief.
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