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Uncommonhandkerchief
The correct spelling is handkerchief.
How to pronounce handkerchief
/ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/
nounIPA: /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/
Say it like: Han-dke-rch-eef
The correct spelling is handkerchief. A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
- 2.A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief or neckcloth.
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