| Pronunciation: | | 'hangkurchif
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory |
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HANDKERCHIEF is a 12 letter word that starts with H. |
| | Synonyms: | | hankey, hankie, hanky |
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| | See Also: | | bandana, bandanna, piece of cloth, piece of material, pocket-handkerchief |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Hand"ker*chief\ (h[a^]n"k[~e]r*ch[i^]f; 277), n.
[Hand + kerchief.]
1. A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and
elegant, carried for wiping the face or hands.
2. A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn
about the neck; a neckerchief; a neckcloth.
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Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Dreaming that you are waving good-bye with a handkerchief means your social downfall. You will be disgraced in some way.
Dreaming that you lose you handkerchief indicates a separation with your lover.
Dreaming that you handkerchief is soiled or torn indicates that there is little likelihood of a reconciliation between you and your lover. |
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Easton Bible Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Only once in Authorized Version (Acts 19:12). The Greek word (sudarion) so rendered means properly "a sweat-cloth." It is rendered "napkin" in John 11:44; 20:7; Luke 19:20. |
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