scarves

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scarves - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
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           Put on your hood and scarf.              --Swift.
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           With care about the banners, scarves, and staves. --R.
                                                    Browning.
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