Synonyms

neckerchief

American

[nek-er-chif, -cheef] / ˈnɛk ər tʃɪf, -ˌtʃif /

noun

a cloth or scarf worn round the neck.

neckerchief British

/ -ˌtʃiːf, ˈnɛkətʃɪf /

noun

a piece of ornamental cloth, often square, worn around the neck

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Etymology

Origin of neckerchief

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at neck, kerchief

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