kerchief

Pronunciation: /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck

Etymology

From Middle English keverchef, coverchef et al., from Old French couvrechief, from couvrir (“to cover”) + chief (“head”). Compare curfew.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
scarf
Narrower (hyponyms)
neckerchief, headscarf

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