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Definition of Kerchiefs

Kerchiefs
Kerchief Ker"chief, n.; pl. Kerchiefs. [OE. coverchef, OF. cuevrechief, couvrechef, F. couvrechef, a head covering, fr. couvrir to cover + OF. chief head, F. chef. See Cover, Chief, and cf. Curfew.] 1. A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief. He might put on a hat, a muffler, and a kerchief, and so escape. --Shak. Her black hair strained away To a scarlet kerchief caught beneath her chin. --Mrs. Browning. 2. A lady who wears a kerchief. --Dryden.
Kerchief
Kerchief Ker"chief, n.; pl. Kerchiefs. [OE. coverchef, OF. cuevrechief, couvrechef, F. couvrechef, a head covering, fr. couvrir to cover + OF. chief head, F. chef. See Cover, Chief, and cf. Curfew.] 1. A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief. He might put on a hat, a muffler, and a kerchief, and so escape. --Shak. Her black hair strained away To a scarlet kerchief caught beneath her chin. --Mrs. Browning. 2. A lady who wears a kerchief. --Dryden.

Meaning of Kerchiefs from wikipedia

- or neck for protective or decorative purposes. The po****rity of head kerchiefs may vary by culture or religion, often being used as a Christian headcovering...
- Middle Ages, kerchiefs were often used to cover the head.)[citation needed] Then in the 16th century, people in Europe began to carry kerchiefs in their pockets...
- A neckerchief (from neck (n.) + kerchief), sometimes called a necker, kerchief or scarf, is a type of neckwear ****ociated with those working or living...
- Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898 18th century women's kerchiefs and fichus Description from Diderot's Encyclopedie v t e...
- are worn over the opanci. For headwear, women wear embroidered kerchiefs or white kerchiefs pinned to their hats. Jewelry such as earrings, bracelets, and...
- type of collar issued to soldiers) and replaced them with cheap paisley kerchiefs. Another well-known Western accessory, the bolo tie, was a pioneer invention...
- white outfits represent the purity and holiness of a saint, and the red kerchiefs (pañuelos), represent his death by decapitation. A common alternate color...
- accompanied by kerchiefs similar to the linen kerchiefs worn by middle-class women in the previous century; often the collar and kerchief were trimmed with...
- four parts: a blouse (baro or camisa), a long skirt (saya or falda), a kerchief worn over the shoulders (pañuelo, fichu, or alampay), and a short rectangular...
- was thrown down the precipice, they signaled to one another by means of kerchiefs or flags, until the information reached the high priest, whereat he proceeded...