1. (n.) A square scarf worn on the head or used a handkerchief\; a square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief.

2. (n.) A lady who wears a kerchief.

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