See Also: scuffle 2, verb(dictionary)
scuffle(4)(dictionary)
scuffle(1)(dictionary)
scuffle(2)(dictionary)
scuffle(3)(dictionary)
scuffle 1, noun(dictionary)
dare 1, verb, modal verb(dictionary)
last 4, verb(dictionary)
paw 2, verb(dictionary)
pay 1, verb(dictionary)

kerchief (iou) and scuffle 2, verb (oh)


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.

scuffle 2, verb (oh)



2 v [I]
to have a short fight with someone, in a way that is not very serious or violent
scuffle with
::Some of the demonstrators scuffled with the police.
[always + adverb/preposition] to walk quickly and make a noise as your feet rub on the ground