hanky

or han·kie

[hang-kee]

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noun, plural han·kies.

a handkerchief.

Origin of hanky

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

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Examples from the Web for hankie

Contemporary Examples

If you want a more formal look, better to ditch the hankie altogether than impose straight lines.
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Historical Examples

Both Krikey and crikey were used and retained as were handkie and hankie.
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British Dictionary definitions for hankie

hanky

hankie

noun plural hankies

informal short for handkerchief

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hanky

or han·kie

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Examples from the Web for hankie

Contemporary Examples

If you want a more formal look, better to ditch the hankie altogether than impose straight lines.

Historical Examples

Both Krikey and crikey were used and retained as were handkie and hankie.

hanky

hankie

Origin of hanky