neckerchief

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃɪf/ /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃiːf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-neckerchief.wav

Word forms

neckerchief neckerchiefs neckerchieves neck kerchief neck-kerchief neckkerchief

Etymology

From Middle English nekkyrchefe, neckercheve, equivalent to neck + kerchief.

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