# kerchief

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/ · frequency rank #82,450

## Definitions
1. A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.

## Etymology
From Middle English keverchef, coverchef et al., from Old French couvrechief, from couvrir (“to cover”) + chief (“head”). Compare curfew.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kerchief