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handkerchief
hand·ker·chief [ hángkərchif, hángkər chf ] (plural hand·ker·chiefs or hand·ker·chieves [ hángkərchivz, hángkər chvz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. cloth for wiping nose: a square of cloth or absorbent paper used mainly to wipe areas of the face, especially the nose
2. dress 
Same as  kerchief
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