1
as in handkerchief
a scarf worn on the head
tied the kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face
2
as in towel
a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes
dabbed the sweat on his brow with a kerchief
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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