Definitions for kerchief
ˈkɜr tʃɪf, -tʃifker·chief

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. kerchiefnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. kerchiefnoun

   A piece of cloth used to cover the head.

2. Etymology: from couvrechief, from couvrir + chief.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kerchief

   A kerchief (from the Old French couvrechief, "cover head"), also known as a bandana, bandanna, or "Wild Rag" (in cowboy culture), is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head, face or neck for protective or decorative purposes. The popularity of head kerchiefs may vary by culture or religion, often being used as a Christian headcovering by women of the Anabaptist, Eastern Orthodox, and Plymouth Brethren denominations, as well as by some Orthodox Jewish and Muslim women. The neckerchief and handkerchief are related items.

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1. kerchief

   A kerchief is a piece of fabric, often square, typically used as a head covering or for wiping the nose or dusting. It can also be worn around the neck for decorative purposes. It originates from the French words "couvrir" meaning to cover and "chef" meaning head.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Kerchiefnoun

   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

2. Kerchiefnoun

   a lady who wears a kerchief

3. Etymology: [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.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kerchief

   A kerchief also known as a bandana, is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head or around the neck for protective or decorative purposes. The popularity of head kerchiefs may vary by culture or religion, as among Orthodox Christian women, Amish women, Orthodox Jewish women and Muslim women. A "handkerchief" or "hanky" primarily refers to a napkin made of cloth, used to dab away perspiration, clear the nostrils, or, in Victorian times, as a means of flirtation. A woman could intentionally drop a dainty square of lacy or embroidered fabric to give a favored man a chance to pick it up as an excuse to speak to her while returning it. Handkerchiefs were sometimes scented to be used like a nosegay or tussy-mussy, a way of protecting those who could afford them from the obnoxious scents in the street.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kerchief

   kėr′chif, n. any loose cloth used in dress: (orig.) a square piece of cloth worn by women to cover the head.—v.t. to cover or dress with a kerchief.—adjs. Ker′chiefed, Ker′chieft. [M. E. couerchef—O. Fr. covrechef (Fr. couvrechef)—covrir, to cover, chef, the head.]

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kerchief

   See “Handkerchief.”

Matched Categories

1. • Scarf

How to pronounce kerchief?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say kerchief in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kerchief in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kerchief in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=kerchief
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kerchief
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerchief
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kerchief
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=kerchief
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=kerchief
8. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=kerchief