neckerchief

noun neck·er·chief \ˈne-kər-chəf, -(ˌ)chif, -ˌchēf\

: a square piece of cloth that is worn folded around your neck

plural neck·er·chiefs also neck·er·chieves\see handkerchief plural\

Full Definition of NECKERCHIEF

: a kerchief for the neck

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Middle English nekkerchef, from nekke + kerchef kerchief

First Known Use: 14th century

NECKERCHIEF Defined for Kids

noun neck·er·chief \ˈne-kər-chəf\

plural neck·er·chiefs \-chifs, -ˌchēvz\

: a square of cloth worn folded around the neck like a scarf

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