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handkerchief [ˈhæŋkətʃɪf, Am -kɚtʃɪf] N

pocket handkerchief N

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The butterfly known as the flying handkerchief can be seen in this village.
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Some types of objects that can be folded are napkins, towels, and handkerchiefs.
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It is reported that he would hide an onion in his handkerchief to work up tears in his pre-game pep talks.
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He wiped his face not with their towel but his handkerchief.
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The princess had him come into the coach to drive back to the castle and gave him a ring and half of her handkerchief.
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On one occasion, her husband saw her arrive at dinner with powder on her face and tried to rub it off with his handkerchief.
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She brings forth a handkerchief from her pocket and the crystal talisman falls out.
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Sometimes the leader is connected to the second in line via a scarf or handkerchief.
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Prior to the introduction of the whistle, handkerchiefs were used by the umpires to signal to the players.
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Popular belief has it that, on introducing a handkerchief into the tomb and asking for three wishes, the saint will grant one.
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