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handkerchief
[hang-ker-chif, -cheef]
noun
a small piece of linen, silk, or other fabric, usually square, and used especially for wiping one's nose, eyes, face, etc., or for decorative purposes.
a neckerchief or kerchief.
handkerchief
/ ˈhæŋkətʃɪf, -tʃiːf /
noun
a small square of soft absorbent material, such as linen, silk, or soft paper, carried and used to wipe the nose, etc
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of handkerchief1
Example Sentences
Once there, the players frantically waved white table handkerchiefs above their heads to a live rendition of Freed From Desire expertly played by the in-house saxophonist.
The suspect wore black, his face covered by a handkerchief, Barrientos said.
The finale should run you through a pack of handkerchiefs, unless you are some sort of heartless monster.
And a handkerchief’s purpose, other than as a fashion statement, is to keep things tidy when blowing one’s nose.
Others shake their heads, fold handkerchiefs to their faces and look away.
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