neckerchief

American  

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

noun

1. a cloth or scarf worn round the neck.

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neckerchief British  

/ -ˌtʃiːf, ˈnɛkətʃɪf /

noun

1. 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; neck, kerchief

Example Sentences

It’s almost as if the fiesta never occurred, but we catch a glimpse of the blue and white neckerchief of one clan or another tied to a column of the gazebo.

From Salon

In case creator Taylor Sheridan and/or star Harrison Ford feel the need to clutch their neckerchiefs and bandoliers, be assured that I mean this as the highest compliment.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly everyone, including many tourists, was dressed in the traditional garb of white trousers and shirt with red sash and neckerchief as they sang and shouted.

From Seattle Times

Or he finds a neckerchief and looks in the mirror?

From New York Times

It shows a bearded sitter in a brimmed hat with a neckerchief loosely tied at the throat.

From BBC