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According to one online dictionary, "scarf" has an unknown origin. It may have originated in the Old Norman French escarpe or Medieval Latin scrippum (a pilgrim's pack). It has a Scandinavian origin and Norwegian (skarv), the Swedish skarf, or the Low German/Dutch scherf. "Scarf" has been in use in some spelling since the mid 1400s.
Although "scarf" also describes the joining of timber, the most common meaning is a piece of cloth used to cover the head, ears, or neck.
In Russian and Polish cultures, a "scarf" is called a "babushka". A "babushka" can be tied at the back, or worn traditionally as a head covering that ties under the chin. Catholics often wore scarves or babushkas.
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The word "scarf" can be traced back to the Old Northern French word "escharpe" meaning a sling or piece of armor. It evolved over time to refer to a decorative or protective piece of clothing worn around the neck, eventually becoming known as a "scarf" in English.
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What is the homophone for scarf?
The homophone for scarf is "scar".
What is the polish word for scarf?
The polish word for scarf is "szalik."
How do you say scarf in polish?
"Scarf" in Polish is "szalik".
How do you say scarf in Russian?
In Russian, scarf is "шарф" (pronounced as "sharf").
What is the plural noun of scarf?
The plural noun of scarf is scarves.
What do you call the scarf people where instead of a tie?
ascot.
What do you call a scarf with no ends?
A scarf without ends is called an infinity scarf because it is a continuous loop without distinct ends. It can be worn by looping it around the neck without any need to tie it or wrap it like a traditional scarf.
What do you call the thing which the footballers wear around their neck in winters?
A buff
What are three sentences for the word scarf?
He wrapped the scarf around himself.I found a scarf on the street.She loved her handmade scarf.
Is scarf a pronoun?
No, the word scarf is a noun. The pronoun for the antecedent scarf is 'it' in the singular and 'they' or 'them' in the plural. The word scarf is also a verb, to cover or drape with a scarf.
What is a long thin scarf called?
A long thin scarf is typically called a "scarf" or a "skinny scarf".
What is a scarf book?
a book about a scarf
What is the singular possessive of scarf?
scarf's
How do you spell scarf?
A single scarf is simply spelled scarf. The plural form is scarves.
When was The Scarf created?
The Scarf was created in 1958.
What is the singular possessive form of scarf?
scarf's
What article of clothing does the Spanish's bufanda refer to?
Una bufanda is a scarf.
