handkerchief
Cloth for sneezing
A handkerchief is a small square of cloth carried for wiping the nose, face, or eyes.
Traditionally cotton or linen, it folds into a pocket or purse.
A decorative handkerchief worn in a jacket's breast pocket is a pocket square.
She dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief.
The word is often shortened to hanky.
Token of recollection
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- initialsAbbreviated personal letters
- embroideredOrnamented with sewn designs
token · remembrance · sentimental · inherited · grandmother · trousseau · wedding · christening
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- fabricWoven or knit material
- clothWoven or knit material
textile · muslin · cambric · batiste · gauze · lawn · voile · embroidered
Violent pulls apart
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- funeralService honoring the dead
- condolenceExpression of shared grief
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
weeping · dabbing · bereavement · widow · memorial · sorrow · comfort · consolation
Courteous, honorable man
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- accessorySupplementary addition
- formalwearElegant occasion attire
sartorial · fold · presentation · style · elegance · refinement · coordination · complement
memento
Token of recollection
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- initialsAbbreviated personal letters
embroidered · token · remembrance · sentimental · inherited · grandmother · trousseau · wedding · christening · gift
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
cloth · textile · muslin · cambric · batiste · gauze · lawn · voile · embroidered · monogrammed
blow
Move air forcefully
tears · sweat · nose · cough · cold · flu · allergies · reusable · washable · pocket
tears
Violent pulls apart
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- funeralService honoring the dead
- condolenceExpression of shared grief
sympathy · weeping · dabbing · bereavement · widow · memorial · sorrow · comfort · consolation · farewell
gentleman
Courteous, honorable man
formalwear · sartorial · fold · presentation · style · elegance · refinement · coordination · complement · accent
wave
Oscillating motion through medium
flutter · drop · retrieve · courtship · flirtation · attention · recognition · distress · surrender · magician
doily
Small ornamental mat
- men's accessoriesbelt, neckties, bowtie, ties, cufflinks
- Grandpa'srocking chair, pocket watch, suspenders, cardigan, glasses
- squaresperfect square, grid square, magic square, square number, center square
- Nose Carenose blowing, tissue, tissues, nasal spray, saline spray
- vintage accessoriespocket watch, monocle, parasol, fan, lorgnette
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
handkerchieftissue
Disposable soft paper
tissue paper · facial tissue · paper napkin · wet wipe · napkin