Hanky
/ΛhΓ¦Ε.ki/noun
A piece of cloth used for wiping the face or hands.
Did you know?The word 'hanky' originates from the medieval practice of using cloth for magical purposes, believed to absorb negative energies!
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
anc
βcloth, fabricβ
12th Century
Old French
enquiquier
βto cover or conceal, often with clothβ
14th Century
Middle English
hankie
βsmall piece of clothβ
16th Century
Early Modern English
handkerchief
βcloth used for wiping hands or face, often carried for personal useβ
19th Century
English
hanky
βinformal term for handkerchief, often associated with romantic or playful gesturesβ