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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Scarf \Scarf\, n.; pl. {Scarfs}, rarely {Scarves} (sk[aum]rvz). [Cf. OF. escharpe a pilgrim's scrip, or wallet (hanging about the neck), F. [82]charpe sash, scarf; probably from OHG. scharpe pocket; also (from the French) Dan. ski[91]rf; Sw. sk[84]rp, Prov. G. sch[84]rfe, LG. scherf, G. sch[84]rpe; and also AS. scearf a fragment; possibly akin to E. scrip a wallet. Cf. {Scarp} a scarf.] An article of dress of a light and decorative character, worn loosely over the shoulders or about the neck or the waist; a light shawl or handkerchief for the neck; also, a cravat; a neckcloth. Put on your hood and scarf. --Swift. With care about the banners, scarves, and staves. --R. Browning. | |
