transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkər-chəf, -ˌchēf ]
noun
( plural kerchiefs -chəfs, -ˌchēfs ; also ker·chieves -ˌchēvz)
Etymology: Middle English courchef, from Anglo-French coverchef, cuerchief, from coverir to cover + chef head — more at chief
Date: 13th century
1. : a square of cloth used as a head covering or worn as a scarf around the neck
2. : handkerchief 1
• ker·chiefed -chəft, -ˌchēft adjective