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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of hanky. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

handkerchiefhandkerchiefhankeyhanky

Example

More examples

"May I borrow your hankie to wipe my nose?"

Related phrases

four-hankie

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