A square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory; SYN. hankie, hanky, hankey.
Small square of soft fabric used to wipe the nose. The handkerchief was popular as a fashion accessory in the 19th century, made of cambric, muslin, linen, or silk with an embroidered lace edge. In the 20th century it became more functional and has been largely replaced by disposable paper tissues, although handkerchiefs are often worn in the breast pocket of a jacket as a decorative accessory. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. coverchef, Old Fren. cuevrechief, couvrechef, French couvrechef, a head covering, from couvrir to cover + Old Fren. chief head, French chef. Related to Cover, Chief, Curfew.
A square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck.

(Trademark) A piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief.

ETYM French tissu, from tissu, p. p. of tisser, tistre, to weave, from Latin texere. Related to Text.
A soft thin (usually translucent) paper; SYN. tissue paper.