About The Word Handkerchief

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Handkerchief

Handkerchief Meaning & Definition
Handkerchief Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Handkerchief?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Handkerchief: hankey | hankie | hanky

Related Terms | Find terms related to Handkerchief:

See Also | bandana | bandanna | piece of cloth | piece of material | pocket-handkerchief

Handkerchief In Webster's Dictionary

\Hand"ker*chief\ (h[a^]n"k[~e]r*ch[i^]f; 277), n. [Hand + kerchief.] 1. A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face or hands. 2. A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief; a neckcloth.

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