scarf
21scarf — I. noun (plural scarfs) Etymology: Middle English skarf, probably from Old Norse skarfr butt end of a plank Date: 15th century 1. either of the chamfered or cutaway ends that fit together to form a scarf joint 2. an in line joint made by… …
22scarf — {{11}}scarf (n.1) strip of cloth, 1550s, a band worn across the body or over the shoulders, probably from O.N.Fr. escarpe sash, sling, which probably is identical with O.Fr. escherpe pilgrim s purse suspended from the neck, perhaps from Frankish… …
23scarf — 1. n. (pl. scarves or scarfs) a square, triangular, or esp. long narrow strip of material worn round the neck, over the shoulders, or tied round the head (of a woman), for warmth or ornament. Phrases and idioms: scarf pin (or ring) Brit. an… …
24scarf´er — scarf1 «skahrf», noun, plural scarfs or scarves, verb. –n. 1. a) a long, broad strip of silk, lace, or other material, worn about the neck, shoulders, head, or waist. b) = muffler (def. 2). (Cf. ↑muffler) 2. a long strip of linen, etc., used as a …
25scarf — 1. noun /skɑː(r)f/ a) A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck. b) A headscarf. Syn: muffler 2. verb /skɑː( …
26scarf — scarf1 [ skarf ] (plural scarves [ skarvz ] ) noun count * a piece of cloth that you wear around your neck or head to keep warm or to make yourself look nice scarf scarf 2 [ skarf ] or ,scarf down verb transitive AMERICAN INFORMAL to eat… …
27scarf — scarf1 [ska:f US ska:rf] n plural scarfs or scarves [ska:vz US ska:rvz] [Date: 1500 1600; : Old North French; Origin: escarpe, from Old French escherpe bag hung around the neck ] a piece of cloth that you wear around your neck, head, or shoulders …
28scarf — English has two words scarf. The older, but now less frequent, is ‘joint between two pieces of wood’ [14]. This may have been borrowed from an Old French *escarf, which itself was possibly based ultimately on a Scandinavian source (Swedish has… …
29scarf — [[t]skɑ͟ː(r)f[/t]] scarfs, scarves (plural) N COUNT A scarf is a piece of cloth that you wear round your neck or head, usually to keep yourself warm. He reached up to loosen the scarf around his neck …
30scarf — English has two words scarf. The older, but now less frequent, is ‘joint between two pieces of wood’ [14]. This may have been borrowed from an Old French *escarf, which itself was possibly based ultimately on a Scandinavian source (Swedish has… …
