kerchief /ˈkərCHəf, , ˈkərtʃəf 
, ˈkərˌCHēf, ˈkərˌtʃif / ▸ noun a piece of fabric used to cover the head, or worn tied around the neck. ▪ literary a handkerchief.
– ORIGIN Middle English kerchef, from Old French cuevrechief, from couvrir ‘to cover’ + chief ‘head’.
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