Kĕr'chief, n.

(kĕr'chif), n. [Contracted from O. Eng. coverchief, O. Fr. couvrechief, couvrechef, from couvrir, to cover, and chief, chef, the head.] 1. A square of fine linen used by women to cover the head; hence, any cloth used in dress, especially on the head.

He might have put on a hat, a muffler, and a kerchief, and so escape. Shak. 2. One who wears a kerchief. Dryden.