Kerchief

Definition of Kerchief

Ker´chief

n.	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.

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