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hanky
noun
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Definition of hanky:

hanky (noun):
handkerchief
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers.

Synonyms for hanky:

waterproofhairfabricwoolencrepeduckwoollenlamecorduroyhandkerchief
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