Definitions for: Kerchief

[n] a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck

Webster (1913) Definition: Ker"chief, n.; pl. Kerchiefs. [OE. coverchef, OF.
cuevrechief, couvrechef, F. couvrechef, a head covering, fr.
couvrir to cover + OF. chief head, F. chef. See Cover,
Chief, and cf. Curfew.]
1. 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.

He might put on a hat, a muffler, and a kerchief,
and so escape. --Shak.

Her black hair strained away To a scarlet kerchief
caught beneath her chin. --Mrs.
Browning.

2. A lady who wears a kerchief. --Dryden.

See Also: headscarf, neckerchief, scarf

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