See Also: kerchief(dictionary)
kerchief(dictionary)

kerchief (iou)



kerchief noun. ME.
[Anglo-Norman courchef = Old French cuevre-chief, (also mod.) couvre-chef, from couvrir COVER verb2 + chief head (see CHIEF noun): cf. COVERCHIEF.]
A cloth or scarf used to cover the head, esp. by a woman; a covering for the neck or shoulders, a neckerchief, a cravat. ME.
A cloth used for any of various other purposes; spec. a handkerchief. LME.
kerchiefed adjective covered with or wearing a kerchief E17.