kerchief

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/ or /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃif/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ or /ˈkɜː.tʃiːf/

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Noun

Singular kerchief

Plural kerchiefs or kerchieves

1. (countable) (dated) A kerchief is a piece of cloth used to cover the head.
   • Synonym: bandana
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Verb

Plain form kerchief

Third-person singular kerchiefs

Past tense kerchiefed

Past participle kerchiefed

Present participle kerchiefing

1. (transitive) (dated) If you kerchief yourself, you cover your head with a kerchief.