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Added 9 October 2026

kerchief

/ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about kerchief at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

Origin

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

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