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neckerchief

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Neckerchief (noun) means a scarf worn looped or knotted around the neck.

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A scarf worn looped or knotted around the neck.

"The Boy Scout wore a red neckerchief, the ends clasped with a sliding knot ornament."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Middle English nekkyrchefe, neckercheve, equivalent to neck + kerchief.

Rhymes for neckerchief

fief brief thief chief grief belief relief debrief mischief kerchief disbelief handkerchief

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"neckerchief" (noun) means a scarf worn looped or knotted around the neck.

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