Kerchief vs. Bandana: What's the Difference?

Kerchief and Bandana Definitions
Kerchief
A square scarf, often worn as a head covering.
Bandana
A large handkerchief usually patterned and brightly colored.
Kerchief
A handkerchief.
Bandana
A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.
Kerchief
(dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.
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Bandana
A style of calico printing, in which white or bright spots are produced upon cloth previously dyed a uniform red or dark colour, by discharging portions of the color by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure.
Kerchief
To cover with a kerchief.
Bandana
Large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
Kerchief
A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; - mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief.
He might put on a hat, a muffler, and a kerchief, and so escape.
Her black hair strained awayTo a scarlet kerchief caught beneath her chin.
Kerchief
A lady who wears a kerchief.
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Kerchief
A square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck