A kerchief (from the Old French couvre-chef, "cover head"), also known as a bandana or bandanna, is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head, face, or neck for …

The meaning of KERCHIEF is a square of cloth used as a head covering or worn as a scarf around the neck.

/ ˈkɜr·tʃəf, -ˌtʃif / Add to word list a square piece of cloth worn on the head or around the neck (Definition of kerchief from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge …

KERCHIEF definition: a woman's square scarf worn as a covering for the head or sometimes the shoulders. See examples of kerchief used in a sentence.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun kerchief, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of kerchief noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 18, 2025 · kerchief (plural kerchiefs or kerchieves) (dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana. quotations

A kerchief is a piece of cloth that you can wear on your head or round your neck.

A kerchief (from the Old French couvre-chef, "cover head"), also known as a bandana or bandanna, is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head, face, or neck for …

A kerchief is a small piece of fabric, usually folded into a triangle, that's worn around the neck or tied around the head. Your nephew might insist on wearing his red kerchief and cowboy boots …