Ker·chief n.; pl. Kerchiefs
 1. A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief.
    He might put on a hat, a muffler, and a kerchief, and so escape.   --Shak.
 Her black hair strained away
 To a scarlet kerchief caught beneath her chin.   --Mrs. Browning.
 2. A lady who wears a kerchief.

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