Defn: Covered, or bound round, with a kercher. [Obs.] G. Fletcher.
KERCHIEF
Ker"chief, n.; pl. Kerchiefs. Etym: [OE. coverchef, OF. cuevrechief,
couvrechef, F. couvrechef, a head covering, fr. couvrir to cover +
OF. chief head, F. chef. See Cover, Chief, and cf. Curfew.]
1. A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; — mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief. He might put on a hat, a muffler, and a kerchief, and so escape. Shak. Her black hair strained away To a scarlet kerchief caught beneath her chin. Mrs. Browning.
2. A lady who wears a kerchief. Dryden.
KERCHIEFED; KERCHIEFT
Ker"chiefed, Ker"chieft, a.
Defn: Dressed; hooded; covered; wearing a kerchief. Milton.
KERF
Kerf, n. Etym: [AS. cyrf a cutting off, fr. ceorfan to cut, carve.
See Carve.]
Defn: A notch, channel, or slit made in any material by cutting or sawing.
KERITE
Ke"rite, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: A compound in which tar or asphaltum combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanized by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber; — used principally as an insulating material in telegraphy. Knight.