NECKERCHIEF

Neckerchief

A neckerchief, necker, kerchief or less commonly scarf is a type of neckwear associated with Scouts, cowboys and sailors. It consists of a triangular piece of cloth or a rectangular piece folded into a triangle. The long edge is rolled towards the point, leaving a portion unrolled. The neckerchief is then fastened around the neck with the ends either tied or clasped with a slide or woggle.

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neckerchief

Noun

  1. A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.
    The Boy Scout wore a red neckerchief, the ends clasped with a sliding knot ornament.


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