handkerchief

“We had the most matching socks and handkerchiefs — all the details.”

Her mother waved a white handkerchief as they walked, “because the planes were constantly flying overhead” and “so we’d be recognized as civilians.”

The Marquess of Tilbury’s doddering hand rose to his pocket handkerchief.

He chose a perfect daisy and, using his handkerchief to avoid being soiled by the sap, carefully cut through the stem with his penknife.

“Such enthusiasm!—the whole battalion with helmets and tunics decked with flowers—handkerchiefs waving untiringly—cheers on every side....This hour is one such as seldom strikes in the life of a nation.”