hanky

or han·kie

[ hang-kee ]

noun,plural han·kies.

a handkerchief.

Origin of hanky

First recorded in 1890–95; han(d)k(erchief) + -y²

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How to use hanky in a sentence

If you want a more formal look, better to ditch the hankie altogether than impose straight lines.
Pocket Squares - A How-To By Prince Charles | Tom Sykes | June 20, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
"I don't know as it couldn't be," said the man whom they called Hankie.
Jim Davis | John Masefield
Both Krikey and crikey were used and retained as were handkie and hankie.
New Treasure Seekers | E. (Edith) Nesbit

British Dictionary definitions for hanky

hanky

hankie

/ (ˈhæŋkɪ) /

nounplural hankies

informal short for handkerchief

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