About The Word Handkerchief
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Handkerchief
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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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