English Explanatory Dictionary

kerchief

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.
verb
  1. To cover with a kerchief.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃif/ /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɜː.tʃiːf/ en-us-kerchief.ogg

Word forms

kerchief kerchiefs kerchieves kerchiefing kerchiefed

Etymology

From Middle English keverchef, coverchef et al., from Old French couvrechief, from couvrir (“to cover”) + chief (“head”). Compare curfew.

Derived words

handkerchief headkerchief kerchiefed kerchieflike neckerchief
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