Handkerchief Definition

hăngkər-chĭf, -chēf
handkerchiefs, handkerchieves
noun
handkerchiefs
A small, square piece of linen, cotton, silk, etc., for wiping the nose, eyes, or face, or carried or worn for ornament.
Webster's New World

Kerchief.

Webster's New World
A large piece of cloth worn as a decorative article; a scarf.
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Noun

Singular:
handkerchief
Plural:
handkerchiefs, handkerchieves

Origin of Handkerchief

Handkerchief Sentence Examples

  • She took out her handkerchief and began to cry.

  • Fred held a large white handkerchief to his face.

  • I don't know how the others kept a straight face but I pulled out a handkerchief, pretending to blow my nose.

  • His hands ached and he tried tying a handkerchief to ease the pressure.

  • There was a handkerchief pressed to her nose and he thought she was crying.

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Words Starting With

HHAHAN

Words Ending With

FEFIEF

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Words Starting With H and Ending With F

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With H12 Letter Words Ending With F