neckerchief
noun
neck·er·chief
ˈne-kər-chəf 
-(ˌ)chif,
-ˌchēf
plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves
ˈne-kər-chəfs
-(ˌ)chifs,
-ˌchēvz,
-ˌchēfs,
-chəvz,
-(ˌ)chivz
: a kerchief for the neck
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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.
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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
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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
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neckerchief
noun
neck·er·chief
ˈnek-ər-chəf
-(ˌ)chif,
-ˌchēf
plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves
-chəfs
-(ˌ)chifs,
-ˌchēvz,
-ˌchēfs
: a square of cloth worn folded about the neck like a scarf
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