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hankies

noun

plural of hankie

as in handkerchiefs

a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes held a hankie up to his nose and blew vigorously

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Fire-resistant clothing should include sturdy shoes, long sleeves and pants, hats, handkerchiefs and high visibility goggles.

— Hali Smith August 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026
That great-grandfather, Gurbachan Singh Maan, had come to Britain in the 1930s as a peddler, walking the lanes of southeast England with a bicycle and an armful of scarves, towels and handkerchiefs.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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