- scarves, scarfs
- Either is correct for the plural of scarf.
Dictionary of troublesome word. Bill Bryson. 2013.
scarves, scarfs
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scarves, scarfs — Either is correct for the plural of scarf … Dictionary of troublesome word
scarves — , scarfs Either is correct for the plural of scarf … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Scarfs — 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. ski[ae]rf; Sw. sk[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
SCARVES — pl. of SCARF(1). * * * plural of scarf * * * /skahrvz/, n. a pl. of scarf1. * * * scarves UK US the plural of scarf1 Thesaurus: irregular pluralshyponym * * * scarves «skahrvz» … Useful english dictionary
Scarves — 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. ski[ae]rf; Sw. sk[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hijab — Higab redirects here. For the municipal company of Gothenburg, Sweden, see Higabgruppen. The standard typical hijab headscarf worn on the head of a mannequin … Wikipedia
scarf — I. noun (plural scarfs) Etymology: Middle English skarf, probably from Old Norse skarfr butt end of a plank Date: 15th century 1. either of the chamfered or cutaway ends that fit together to form a scarf joint 2. an in line joint made by… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Ballyclare High School — Infobox School name = Ballyclare High School motto = Industria et Probitate type = Grammar school district = NEELB head of school = D. A. Knox enrollment = 1210 colours = Navy and red location = Newtownabbey, Northern IrelandBallyclare High… … Wikipedia
scarf — scarf1 scarfless, adj. scarflike, adj. /skahrf/, n., pl. scarfs, scarves /skahrvz/, v. n. 1. a long, broad strip of wool, silk, lace, or other material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head, for ornament or protection against cold, drafts,… … Universalium
scarf — I [[t]skɑrf[/t]] n. pl. scarfs, scarves (skӓrvz). 1) clo a long, sometimes broad strip of cloth worn about the neck, shoulders, or head for warmth or style 2) a long cover or ornamental cloth for a bureau, table, etc • Etymology: 1545–55; perh.… … From formal English to slang
