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Definition of kerchief

kerchief

/ˈkɝːtʃɪf/
ker · chief
Plural:kerchiefs
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• noun

1

A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head or tied around the neck.

Example

"She tied a brightly colored kerchief over her hair to protect it from the prairie wind."

2

A piece of cloth used for wiping the face or nose; a handkerchief.

Example

"The weary gentleman pulled a clean kerchief from his breast pocket to dab his sweating brow."

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• Nearby Words

kenyan sand boa
kepel
kepler
kerchief
kerinci
kerio
kern

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English courchef, borrowed from Old French couvrechief, literally meaning 'cover the head', derived from couvrir ('to cover') and chief ('head').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kerchief. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kerchief
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