Handkerchief vs. Kerchief

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief or neckcloth.

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face or hands.

Handkerchiefnoun

A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief; a neckcloth.

Handkerchiefnoun

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

Handkerchiefnoun

a square of cotton or other finely woven material intended for wiping one's nose.

Handkerchief

A handkerchief (; also called a hankie or, historically, a handkercher) is a form of a kerchief or bandanna, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric which can be carried in the pocket or handbag, and which is intended for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose. A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in a suit pocket; it is then called a pocket square.

Kerchiefnoun

(dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.

Kerchiefverb

To cover with a kerchief.

Kerchiefnoun

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.

Kerchiefnoun

A lady who wears a kerchief.

Kerchiefnoun

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

Kerchiefnoun

a piece of fabric used to cover the head.

Kerchiefnoun

a handkerchief.

Kerchief

A kerchief (from the Old French couvrechief, ), also known as a bandana or bandanna, is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head, face or neck for protective or decorative purposes. The popularity of head kerchiefs may vary by culture or religion, and may vary among Orthodox Jewish and Christian, Catholic, Amish, and Muslim people.