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handkerchief
noun hand·ker·chief \ˈhaŋ-kər-chəf, -(ˌ)chif, -ˌchēf\
: a small cloth used for wiping your face, nose, or eyes
plural hand·ker·chiefs also hand·ker·chieves\-chəfs, -(ˌ)chifs, -ˌchēvz, -ˌchēfs, -chəvz, -(ˌ)chivz\
Full Definition of HANDKERCHIEF
1
: a small usually square piece of cloth used for usually personal purposes (as blowing the nose) or as a clothing accessory
2
: kerchief 1
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First Known Use of HANDKERCHIEF
1530
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handkerchief
noun hand·ker·chief \ˈhaŋ-kər-chəf\
plural hand·ker·chiefs \-chəfs\
Definition of HANDKERCHIEF for Kids
: a small usually square piece of cloth used for wiping the face, nose, or eyes
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The “d” in handkerchief is silent, but you can remember that it's there because you can hold a handkerchief in your hand.
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