neckerchief

noun

neck·​er·​chief ˈne-kər-chəf How to pronounce neckerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chif,
-ˌchēf
plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves ˈne-kər-chəfs How to pronounce neckerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chifs,
-ˌchēvz,
-ˌchēfs,
-chəvz,
-(ˌ)chivz
: a kerchief for the neck

Examples of neckerchief in a Sentence

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Tactile Touch Simple additions like sleek leather gloves and a red, knit neckerchief take this classic look of jeans and a bomber ever so slightly out of the ordinary. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024 In stills, Emily is seen riding a Vespa and wearing neckerchief with a new boy—just like Princess Ann in Roman Holiday. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024 An option that is a lookalike of the designer version, this satin silk scarf at Amazon is on sale for $8 and can be tied French-style as a neckerchief or woven around a purse handle. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024 People stood together in clusters, wearing floppy hats and neckerchiefs. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for neckerchief 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nekkerchef, from nekke + kerchef kerchief

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neckerchief was in the 14th century

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“Neckerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neckerchief. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

neckerchief

noun
neck·​er·​chief ˈnek-ər-chəf How to pronounce neckerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chif,
-ˌchēf
plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves -chəfs How to pronounce neckerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chifs,
-ˌchēvz,
-ˌchēfs
: a square of cloth worn folded about the neck like a scarf

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