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Definition of Hankie
1. Noun. A square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory.
Specialized synonyms: Bandana, Bandanna, Pocket-handkerchief
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Cloth, Piece Of Material
Definition of Hankie
1. Noun. A handkerchief ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hankie
1. hanky [n -S] - See also: hanky
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hankie
Literary usage of Hankie
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Scottish Gallovidian Encyclopedia by John Mactaggart (1876)
"It is somewhat a curious song, that one of Hurlie hankie ; the world may have a
sight of it;— O yonder's my Nannie gathering the kye, Whar the e'ening sun ..."
2. Jamieson's Dictionary of the Scottish Language: In which the Words are by John Jamieson, John Johnstone (1867)
"Ч. То tie so tight, as to leave the mark of the cord ; hankie, id. S. Ross. ...
hankie, s. A bucket narrower at top than at bottom, with an iron handle, ..."
3. An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language ...: To which is by John Jamieson (1880)
"hankie, ». A bucket narrower at top than at bottom, with an iron handle, used in
carrying water, ..."
4. A Glossary of Words Used in the Wapentakes of Manley and Corringham by Edward Peacock (1877)
"hankie [aang-k'l], v. to twist; to become entangled. hankie, v. to associate
with ; to enter into a matrimonial engagement. ' Ah's varry sorry she's getten ..."
5. A Glossary of Words Pertaining to the Dialect of Mid-Yorshire: With Others by C. Clough Robinson (1876)
"hankie [aang'k'l], v. to twist; to become entangled. hankie, v. to associate
with; to enter into a matrimonial engagement. ' Ah's varry sorry she's getten ..."
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