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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Handkercher, n. [e.m.E. and ME. kercher. Cf. Handcurche, -curcher.] A handkerchief. —1590 Criminal Trials I. ii. 218.
She should obtaine anie part. .of foule linnen cloth. .as shirt, handkercher, napkin or any other thing
