HEAD SCARVES

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• head|scarf — «HEHD SKAHRF», noun, plural scarves « skahrvz». British. a woman s scarf worn around the head …   Useful english dictionary

• HEAD, COVERING OF THE — Jewish tradition requires men to cover the head as a sign of humility before God, and women, as evidence of modesty before men, although the Bible does not explicitly command either men or women to cover the head. Men According to the description …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Head tie — A head tie is a West and Southern African women’s cloth head scarf. It is known as a Duku (Malawi, Ghana), Dhuku (Zimbabwe), Tukwi (Botswana) and Gele (Nigeria). The head scarf is used specifically ornamental head covering or fashion accessory,… …   Wikipedia

• head·scarf — /ˈhɛdˌskɑɚf/ noun, pl scarves [count] : a piece of cloth worn over a woman s or girl s head …   Useful english dictionary

• headscarf — head·scarf (hĕdʹskärf ) n. pl. head·scarfs or head·scarves ( skärvz) A scarf worn over or around the head, often folded and tied. * * * …   Universalium

• headscarf — head|scarf [ hed,skarf ] (plural head|scarves [ hed,skarvz ] ) noun count a piece of cloth that a woman or girl wears on her head and ties under her chin …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… …   Universalium

• religion — religionless, adj. /ri lij euhn/, n. 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and… …   Universalium

• Scarf — A scarf is a piece of fabric worn on or near the head or around the neck for warmth, cleanliness, fashion or for religious reasons.Uses and typesIn cold climates, a thick knitted scarf, often of wool, is tied around the neck to keep warm. This is …   Wikipedia

• Fashions — ▪ 2009       The faltering global economy determined the direction of fashion during 2008. Initially, the euro s significant appreciation against the dollar proved a boon to style conscious travelers who, visiting the U.S. from abroad as the year …   Universalium