˜yÐÄvlog

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kerchief

[ kur-chif, -cheef ]

noun

  1. a woman's square scarf worn as a covering for the head or sometimes the shoulders.


kerchief

/ ˈ°ìɜ˳Ùʃɪ´Ú /

noun

  1. a piece of cloth worn tied over the head or around the neck
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ°ì±ð°ù³¦³ó¾±±ð´Ú±ð»å, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • °ì±ð°ùc³ó¾±±ð´Ú±ð»å °ì±ð°ùc³ó¾±±ð´Ú³Ù adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kerchief1

1250–1300; Middle English kerchef, syncopated variant of keverchef < Old French cuevrechef literally, (it) covers (the) head. See cover, chief
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kerchief1

C13: from Old French cuevrechef, from covrir to cover + chef head; see chief
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Some 1,500 young Zapatistas donning uniforms — black balaclavas, green caps and red kerchiefs — stood in formation listening to speeches early Monday.

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Some 1,500 young Zapatistas donning uniforms - black balaclavas, green caps and red kerchiefs - stood in formation listening to speeches early Monday.

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Warner does a masterful job restoring the screen-bursting gem giving the period costuming a new life with its collection of worn leather, finely buffed boots, 10-gallon hats, colorful kerchiefs, shiny belt buckles and bullet belts.

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Wearing colorful kerchiefs, blouses, skirts and aprons, the women sat on one side across from the men.

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Strands of black hair peeked from under her kerchief.

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