neckerchief

[ nek-er-chif, -cheef ]

noun

1. a cloth or scarf worn round the neck.

neckerchief

/ -ˌtʃiːf; ˈnɛkətʃɪf /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of neckerchief¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of neckerchief¹

C14: from neck + kerchief

Example Sentences

Varsity jackets, flat-brimmed hats, and neckerchiefs stamped with the phrase “cheddar weather” are the height of the form.

From Eater

But Digby and others turned him round, unloosed his neckerchief, and threw water in his face, in the hopes of reviving him.

From Project Gutenberg

His dog was howling, his head was aching fearfully—somebody was pulling him about, hands were loosening his neckerchief.

From Project Gutenberg

He wore no neckerchief, as he had been playing rackets all day, and his open shirt collar displayed their full luxuriance.

From Project Gutenberg

He was usually muffled in an enormous silk neckerchief, and right up to the hot summer a huge fire burned in the open grate.

From Project Gutenberg

And then she saw a soiled blue neckerchief twisted and curled in the knot, and she examined it with wide eyes.

From Project Gutenberg