Ker·chief n.; pl. Kerchiefs
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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