A scarf is a long piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth, protection, or style.
Probably from Old Northern French “escarpe” meaning “sash” or “shawl,” related to words for hanging or draping cloth. It spread through Europe as a fashionable and practical garment.
Scarves have been used as fashion, military rank markers, and even religious symbols. One simple strip of fabric can quietly tell you a lot about someone’s culture, beliefs, or status.
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