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Definition of Neckerchief
1. Noun. A kerchief worn around the neck.
Definition of Neckerchief
1. n. A kerchief for the neck; -- called also neck handkerchief.
Definition of Neckerchief
1. Noun. A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Neckerchief
1. [n -CHIEFS or -CHIEVES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Neckerchief
Literary usage of Neckerchief
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Good Words by Norman Macleod (1879)
"... tied a no less saucy fac-simile of a man's black silk neckerchief. Page 104.
It may seem strange that Mrs. Macdonald should have countenanced, ..."
2. Early American Painters: Illustrated by Examples in the Collection of the by John Hill Morgan, New-York Historical Society (1920)
"Dark coat with gilt buttons, white cuffs and neckerchief tied with black bow,
white boots, black shoe, bright red heel and sole. Black hat. ..."
3. History of English Literature by Hippolyte Taine (1880)
"choked in a white neckerchief, with a prayer-book in his hand. We confound piety
with decency, propriety, permanent and perfect regularity. ..."
4. Recollections of the Life of John Binns by John Binns (1854)
"Manner of passing away my time in tbe Tower—Disturbance created by my yellow silk
neckerchief—Removal with the other state prisoners to Maidstone ..."
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