Those snollygosters at MW think they can rip the lexicographical history from the pages of our lives?
How can they add words like "phat" in place of "record changer?" Since when do words that no longer represent objects manufactured by the USA become non-words? If obsoletion of an object governs its status as a word, then MW should delete "gentleman" and "democracy" from their pages.

I almost stood up and clapped in my cube! Such passion for pantdresses and portapaks, I dare say you took my breath away.

poke bonnet -> What prisoners had to wear on their heads - LOL

pocket-handkerchief - a better name is?

Um, just plain "handkerchief?" Or do you make a distinction between the one in your pocket and the one on your head?

Not only should they take the word "pocket handkerchief" out of the English language, but maybe the folks at MW should get together with the health department to outlaw handkerchiefs altogether. That's gross man. Who wants a ragful of snots in their pocket all day. Ever heard of Kleenex?

I think some people wear handkerchiefs on their head, if I'm not mistaken it's a Jewish tradition. But you're right, I suppose handkerchief is plenty good. As for using the things, I know Dan likes to keep one handy. He's offered me one more than once.

I looked up poke bonnet and it's the name for those bonnets like the Ingalls women wore on "Little House on the Prairie". I suppose bonnet will work just fine for that from now on. It's also supposedly slang for a lazy person, but I've never heard that.