Kerchief /(?)/

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.

   Her black hair strained away To a scarlet kerchief caught beneath her chin.

2. A lady who wears a kerchief.