noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.

   "The Boy Scout wore a red neckerchief, the ends clasped with a sliding knot ornament."

2. 2
   a kerchief worn around the neck wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"Maria wears the German colours today. She wears a red skirt, a black jacket and a yellow neckerchief."

Etymology

From Middle English nekkyrchefe, neckercheve, equivalent to neck + kerchief.

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