Also spelled hankerchir
noun
Freq #8506
Meanings
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noun
A small square piece of cloth used for wiping your nose, eyes, or face.
He pulled out a handkerchief and wiped his forehead.
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Forms
handkerchiefshandkerchievespocket-handkerchief
Derived forms
handkerchiefedhandkerchieffulhandkerchieflesspocket-handkerchief
Etymology
From hand + kerchief.