fichu
fichu definition
fichu (fis̸h′o̵̅o̅; Fr fē s̸hü′)
noun
a three-cornered lace or muslin cape for women, worn with the ends fastened or crossed in front
Etymology: Fr < pp. of ficher, to thrust in, attach < VL *figicare, for L figere, fix
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