neckerchief

noun

neck·​er·​chief ˈne-kər-chəf How to pronounce neckerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chif,
-ˌchēf
plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves ˈne-kər-chəfs How to pronounce neckerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chifs,
-ˌchēvz,
-ˌchēfs,
-chəvz,
-(ˌ)chivz
: a kerchief for the neck

Examples of neckerchief in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Almost everyone in Pamplona wears the traditional white shirt and pants with red sash and neckerchief during the colorful festival. Álvaro Barrientos, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2023 In the video, Teigen looked over Esti as the baby girl — dressed in floral pajamas and a neckerchief — rested on a gray blanket. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023 In the video, Teigen looked over Esti as the baby girl — dressed in floral pajamas and a neckerchief — rested on a grey blanket. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 29 May 2023 The resulting X-ray image revealed a portrait of a bearded sitter in a brimmed hat with a neckerchief loosely tied at the throat, looking very much like Van Gogh. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 July 2022 On the back of the canvas, covered by layers of glue and cardboard, was a depiction of a bearded man in a brimmed hat and neckerchief, which the conservators believe to be van Gogh himself. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2022 Peter Bogdanovich is often held up as a cautionary tale of Hollywood arrogance, Icarus with big frames and a neckerchief. Andrew Goldman, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2022 There are also wardrobe items from Rogers’ career, including a raw silk shirt, neckerchief and trousers from the 1983 production of The Gambler: The Adventure Continues. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2022 Thousands of runners, most wearing the traditional white shirt and pants with red sash and neckerchief, scampered to avoid the charging animals. BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English nekkerchef, from nekke + kerchef kerchief

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neckerchief was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Neckerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neckerchief. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

neckerchief

noun
neck·​er·​chief ˈnek-ər-chəf How to pronounce neckerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chif,
-ˌchēf
plural neckerchiefs also neckerchieves -chəfs How to pronounce neckerchief (audio)
-(ˌ)chifs,
-ˌchēvz,
-ˌchēfs
: a square of cloth worn folded about the neck like a scarf

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