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What is "Kerchief" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 08-Mar-2024 (4 months, 19 days ago)
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Kerchief
kerchief a square of cloth used as a head covering or worn as a scarf around the neck.
Kerchief
A head or neck scarf.

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