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View synonyms for kerchief

kerchief

[ kur-chif, -cheef ]

noun

  1. a woman's square scarf worn as a covering for the head or sometimes the shoulders.


kerchief

/ ˈkɜːtʃɪf /

noun

  1. a piece of cloth worn tied over the head or around the neck
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈkerchiefed, adjective
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Other Words From

  • kerchiefed kerchieft adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of kerchief1

1250–1300; Middle English kerchef, syncopated variant of keverchef < Old French cuevrechef literally, (it) covers (the) head. See cover, chief
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Word History and Origins

Origin of kerchief1

C13: from Old French cuevrechef, from covrir to cover + chef head; see chief
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Example Sentences

Some 1,500 young Zapatistas donning uniforms — black balaclavas, green caps and red kerchiefs — stood in formation listening to speeches early Monday.

Some 1,500 young Zapatistas donning uniforms - black balaclavas, green caps and red kerchiefs - stood in formation listening to speeches early Monday.

Warner does a masterful job restoring the screen-bursting gem giving the period costuming a new life with its collection of worn leather, finely buffed boots, 10-gallon hats, colorful kerchiefs, shiny belt buckles and bullet belts.

Wearing colorful kerchiefs, blouses, skirts and aprons, the women sat on one side across from the men.

Strands of black hair peeked from under her kerchief.

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