kerchief
pronunciation
How to pronounce kerchief in British English:
UK [ˈkɜ:tʃɪf]
How to pronounce kerchief in American English:
US [ˈkɜrtʃɪf]
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- Noun:
- a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
Word Origin
- kerchief
- kerchief: see handkerchief
- kerchief (n.)
- early 13c., kovrechief "piece of cloth used to cover part of the head," especially a woman's headcloth or veil, from Anglo-French courchief, Old French couvrechief, literally "cover head," from couvrir "to cover" (see cover (v.)) + chief "head" (see chief). From late 14c. as "piece of cloth used about the person" generally, and from c. 1400 as "piece of cloth carried in the hand" to wipe the face, etc. (compare handkerchief).
Example
- 1. Take your kerchief off or people will see us .
- 2. If a gipsy man sees a woman with a kerchief on her head he cannot court her .
- 3. That would also require your removing the kerchief from around your mouth . Thank you .
- 4. Her kerchief is dirty with oil .
- 5. " Don 't worry about it . With your kerchief and your clothes you look very feminine . "