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neckerchief.

A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃɪf//ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃiːf/
  1. A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.

    The Boy Scout wore a red neckerchief, the ends clasped with a sliding knot ornament.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English nekkyrchefe, neckercheve, equivalent to neck + kerchief.

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