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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NECKERCHIEF

From neck + kerchief.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NECKERCHIEF

neckerchief  [ˈnɛkətʃɪf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NECKERCHIEF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Neckerchief is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NECKERCHIEF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

neckerchief

Neckerchief

A neckerchief, necko, 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.

Definition of neckerchief in the English dictionary

The definition of neckerchief in the dictionary is a piece of ornamental cloth, often square, worn around the neck.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NECKERCHIEF


handkerchief
ˈhæŋkətʃɪf
kerchief
ˈkɜːtʃɪf
mischief
ˈmɪstʃɪf
pocket-handkerchief
ˌpɒkɪtˈhæŋkətʃɪf
Schiff
ʃɪf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NECKERCHIEF

neck and neck
neck of the woods
neck sweetbread
Neckar
neckatee
neckband
neckbeef
neckcloth
Necker
Necker cube
neckgear
necking
necklace
necklace bomb
necklace killing
necklacing
neckless
necklet
necklike
neckline

WORDS THAT END LIKE NECKERCHIEF

big Chief
big White Chief
car thief
chief
commander in chief
commander-in-chief
commanders in chief
editor in chief
editor-in-chief
examination-in-chief
examinations-in-chief
examine-in-chief
fire chief
in chief
paper handkerchief
police chief
sneak thief
subchief
tenant-in-chief
thief

Synonyms and antonyms of neckerchief in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «neckerchief» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NECKERCHIEF

Find out the translation of neckerchief to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of neckerchief from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «neckerchief» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

围巾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pañuelo para el cuello
570 millions of speakers

English

neckerchief
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुलूबंद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

منديل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шейный платок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

neckerchief
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গলায় বাঁধার রূমাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

foulard
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Leher
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Halstuch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ネッカチーフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

네커치프
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Neckerchief
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khăn choàng cổ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கழுத்தை சுற்றி அணியும்துணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निखळणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

boyun atkısı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fazzoletto da collo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szalik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шийну хустку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cravată
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαντίλι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

halsdoekie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

halsduk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

neckerchief
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of neckerchief

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NECKERCHIEF»

The term «neckerchief» is normally little used and occupies the 116.769 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NECKERCHIEF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «neckerchief» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «neckerchief» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about neckerchief

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NECKERCHIEF»

Discover the use of neckerchief in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to neckerchief and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Boys' Life
1003. Leather axe sheath. Sold separately for replacement purposes. Made of heavy leather; edges copper riveted. Pitted to be worn on Scout's web belt. Prepaid 35c And the Scout Neckerchief is the most distinctive part of the Official Uniform ...
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Beginner's Book of Carving Neckerchief Slides, Pins, and ...
Tailored specifically to hobbyists who are trying woodcarving for the first time, this guide to shaping simple yet expressive neckerchief slides worn by youth groups worldwide features 80 projects ranging in difficulty from beginner to ...
Robert Reitmeyer, 2001
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Boys' Life
l i . c Tor OCTOBER, 1946 Neckerchief Knacks '. □' -a< ^^^^^^^^ « *m BIKE BOOK THE PHAR1S TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY NEWARK,. 36 Whats cookirf your douse 7 queries PERRY COMO Star of NBC's Famous "Zupper Club"  ...
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Boys' Life
528 Stockings 85 Neckerchief, 1 -color 55 Neckerchief Slide, braided . . .12 Complete Uniform, $9.42 Neckerchief, 2-color 60 No. 1 469G Garters, Green Tabs . .75 No. 601 Neckerchief Slide, metal .25 Explorer Summer Uniform No. 837 Field ...
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Boys' Life
With a bit of ingenuity you can make some really sharp ties for yourself and as gifts. A simple conversion also makes every bolo tie into a neckerchief slide. The slide portion of your tie can be fashioned from wood, bone, metal, plastic, horn, ...
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Boys' Life
FIRST- AID USES THE NECKERCHIEF HAS MANY EMERGENCY FIRST-AID CJSES. ONE OP ITS IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS IS THAT IT'S ALWAYS WITH YOU -READY FOR INSTAMT USE. AST AN ARM. SLlNGt i Incredible.
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Scouting
Help for "disappearing slides' [Editor's note: In the January -February issue, Scouter Chuck Jakob asked for suggestions from readers on how to keep neckerchief slides from falling off, which happens frequently, "especially when the boys are ...
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Boys' Life
NECKERCHIEF KNACKS A neckerchief wears better when it is folded Neckerchiefs extend your range when over like this before being put on. you're on parade duty or an usher. A wet neckerchief worn over your nose and It will hold many ...
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Boys' Life
Scout Neckerchiefs Available in 16 plain colors and 13 color combinations. Made of a splendid quality of soisette, size 28 x 32 inches. They are of excellent appearance, strong and durable. Plain Color Neckerchief Price, prepaid, each 50c ...
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On My Honor: Boy Scouts and the Making of American Youth
The most significant mark of this in- between status, apart from the lack of any rank badge on their left breast uniform pocket, is the absence of a neckerchief around their necks. Their status also excludes them from the circle of Scouts that  ...
Jay Mechling, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NECKERCHIEF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term neckerchief is used in the context of the following news items.
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From the Archives: How to survive Southwest Florida's stifling summer
"This is brutal, man, brutal," he announces, leaning on his gas-powered leaf blower while dabbing his sweaty face with a soggy neckerchief. «Naples Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Joseph Kelly receives Eagle Scout Award
... Scout medal on his uniform shirt, following by Joseph's very proud father, Tim Kelly, placing the Eagle neckerchief over his son's shoulders. «My Eastern Shore, Jul 15»
3
Haven for Drug Kingpin 'El Chapo': In Many Mexicans' Hearts
... kneeling to pray before a plaster bust of Malverde, portrayed with black hair and mustache, a white Western-style shirt and black neckerchief. «NDTV, Jul 15»
4
TxDOT stumbles upon centuries old Caddo village in Texas
Here's a Boy Scouts of America neckerchief slide dated back to the 1950s. This antique ring is missing a stone in the center. Photo: Tyler White/. «mySanAntonio.com, Jul 15»
5
How Not to Sweat in Summer, Even When You're Dressed Up
And skip the neckerchief. Even Moti can't persuade me to believe in that runway-inspired trend. Nic Screws is the style director at Bloomberg. «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
6
In my opinion, Death Corner was a very safe place to stand
Everyone is dressed in white topped with a red neckerchief. Everyone is chanting the traditional benediction to St Fermin. There is a final ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»
7
Elementary students participate in history camp
The day began at registration as each girl received a prairie bonnet and each boy got a straw hat and red neckerchief, as they learned how to ... «Fairborn Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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Michael Kors says men and women love stealing from each other's …
Picasso was wearing a neckerchief in the '40s and '50s." He added, "Anyone who is chic knows to steal a little — borrow from the other closet.". «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
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22 Reasons Song Yi's 'My Love From Another Star' Fashion Is The …
11. This Tweed Ensemble. A tweed blazer, furry vest, neckerchief, and knee-high boots? It's a lot of look to be sure, but Song Yi is definitely making it work. «Bustle, Jul 15»
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Hundreds of sheep involved in A127 crash
... masterchef on his tab at the time he won't have leg to stand on! What annoys me are rubber neckerchief, the sight of a crash is like leading a lamb to slaughter. «Echo, Jul 15»

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