fichu

fich·u  (fsh, f-sh)

n.

A woman's triangular scarf of lightweight fabric, worn over the shoulders and crossed or tied in a loose knot at the breast.

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[French, from past participle of ficher, to fix, from Vulgar Latin *figicre, from Latin fgere; see dhg^w- in Indo-European roots.]

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fichu [ˈfiːʃuː]

n

(Clothing & Fashion) a woman's shawl or scarf of some light material, worn esp in the 18th century

[from French: small shawl, from ficher to fix with a pin, from Latin fīgere to fasten, fix]

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fichu - a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman scarf - a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration