Glossary

Glossary

Handkerchiefs

A large square of fabric sometimes finished with lace or embroidery and used as decoration in a jacket side pocket or as a nose tissue. These have been common since the 15th century but use of them has declined recently due to the rise of the disposable tissue.
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