fichu

fich·u

F0103600 (fĭsh′o͞o, fē-sho͞o′)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 *figicāre, from Latin fīgere; see dhīg^w- in Indo-European roots.]

fichu

(ˈfiːʃuː) n (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's shawl or scarf of some light material, worn esp in the 18th century[C19: from French: small shawl, from ficher to fix with a pin, from Latin fīgere to fasten, fix]

fich•u

(ˈfɪʃ u, ˈfi ʃu)

n., pl. fich•us. a woman's sheer triangular scarf, worn over the shoulders or around the neck, often with the ends tucked into a low neckline. [1795–1805; < French: n. use of past participle of ficher to drive in, fix, throw < Latin fīgere]

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