neckerchief

[ nek-er-chif, -cheef ]

noun

1. a cloth or scarf worn round the neck.

neckerchief

/ -ˌtʃiːf; ˈnɛkətʃɪf /

noun

1. a piece of ornamental cloth, often square, worn around the neck

Word History and Origins

Origin of neckerchief¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; neck, kerchief

Word History and Origins

Origin of neckerchief¹

C14: from neck + kerchief

Example Sentences

Nearly everyone, including many tourists, was dressed in the traditional garb of white trousers and shirt with red sash and neckerchief as they sang and shouted.

From Seattle Times

Or he finds a neckerchief and looks in the mirror?

From New York Times

He was initially identified by a red neckerchief he had been wearing when he left home.

From Seattle Times

The banner also contains a military figure with a pig’s head, wearing a Star of David neckerchief, that is meant to represent a member of Mossad, Israel’s security service.

From New York Times

The banner also contains a military figure, with a pig’s head, that is wearing a Star of David neckerchief and that has the word “Mossad,” the name of Israel’s security service, written on its helmet.

From New York Times