hanky

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Noun hanky has 1 sense

handkerchief, hankie, hanky, hankey - a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
--₁ is a kind of piece of cloth, piece of material
--₁ has particulars: bandanna, bandana; pocket-handkerchief

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Hanky

Noun

A small square of fabric used especially for wiping one's nose; a handkerchief.

Sense 1:

Refers to a piece of cloth often carried in a pocket or purse for personal hygiene, particularly for wiping or blowing one's nose.

Sample Sentence: Can you lend me your hanky? I seem to have caught a cold.

Sense 2:

Used in the context of fashion, refers to a decorative or patterned handkerchief that can be carried as an accessory in a breast pocket.

Sample Sentence: The gentleman elegantly pulled out his hanky from his suit pocket, adding a touch of sophistication to his appearance.

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