Handkerchief: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งป
handkerchief
[ หhรฆลkษrtสษชf ]
small piece of fabric
A handkerchief is a small piece of fabric, usually square, that is carried in the pocket or purse for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face.
Synonyms
hanky, pocket square
Examples of usage
- She pulled out her handkerchief to wipe away her tears.
- He always carries a clean handkerchief with him in case he needs it.
Translations
Translations of the word "handkerchief" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lenรงo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Taschentuch
๐ฎ๐ฉ sapu tangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพัะพะฒะธัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ chusteczka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใซใ (hankachi)
๐ซ๐ท mouchoir
๐ช๐ธ paรฑuelo
๐น๐ท mendil
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๊ฑด (sonsugeon)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฏูู (mandฤซl)
๐จ๐ฟ kapesnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ vreckovka
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅธ (shวupร )
๐ธ๐ฎ robฤek
๐ฎ๐ธ vasaklรบtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะฐะผะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ แกแแฎแแชแ (tskhvrisakhotsi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษsmal
๐ฒ๐ฝ paรฑuelo
Word origin
The word 'handkerchief' originated from the combination of the words 'hand' and 'kerchief', with 'kerchief' itself coming from the Old French word 'cuevrechief', meaning 'cover head'. Handkerchiefs have been used for centuries for personal hygiene and as a fashion accessory.
See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handgun, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handle, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.