Definition of Hankie

1. Noun. A square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory.

Exact synonyms: Handkerchief, Hankey, Hanky
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

hanjaeo
hanjar
hanjars
hank
hank panky
hanked
hanker
hankered
hankerer
hankerers
hankering
hankeringly
hankerings
hankers
hankey
hankie (current term)
hankies
hanking
hanksite
hanky
hanky panky
hanmun
hannayite
hannebachite
hansa
hansas
hanse
hanseatic
hansel

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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