3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Scarf \Scarf\, n.; pl. {Scarfs}, rarely {Scarves} (sk[aum]rvz). [Cf. OF. escharpe a pilgrim's scrip, or wallet (hanging about the neck), F. ['e]charpe sash, scarf; probably from OHG. scharpe pocket; also (from the French) Dan. skiaerf; Sw. sk[aum]rp, Prov. G. sch[aum]rfe, LG. scherf, G. sch[aum]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. [1913 Webster] Put on your hood and scarf. --Swift. [1913 Webster] With care about the banners, scarves, and staves. --R. Browning. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: scarf n 1: a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration 2: a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end [syn: {scarf joint}] v 1: masturbate while strangling oneself 2: unite by a scarf joint 3: wrap in or adorn with a scarf [also: {scarves} (pl)] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: scarves See {scarf}
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