- head|scarf
- head|scarf «HEHD SKAHRF», noun, plural -scarves «-skahrvz».British. a woman's scarf worn around the head.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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scarf — Ⅰ. scarf [1] ► NOUN (pl. scarves or scarfs) ▪ a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head. DERIVATIVES scarfed (also scarved) adjective. ORIGIN probably from Old French escharpe pilgrim s pouch … English terms dictionary
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
scarf — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ long, thick ▪ cashmere, chiffon, silk, wool (esp. AmE), woollen/woolen ▪ knitted … Collocations dictionary
scarf — I [[t]skɑrf[/t]] n. pl. scarfs, scarves (skӓrvz). 1) clo a long, sometimes broad strip of cloth worn about the neck, shoulders, or head for warmth or style 2) a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc • Etymology: 1545–55; perh.… … From formal English to slang
scarf — I UK [skɑː(r)f] / US [skɑrf] noun [countable] Word forms scarf : singular scarf plural scarves UK [skɑː(r)vz] / US [skɑrvz] * a piece of cloth that you wear round your neck or head to keep warm or to make yourself look nice II = scarf down scarf… … English dictionary
