Defn: Hackneyed; hired; mercenary. Wakefield. Hack writer, a hack; one who writes for hire. "A vulgar hack writer." Macaulay.
HACK
Hack, v. t.
1. To use as a hack; to let out for hire.
2. To use frequently and indiscriminately, so as to render trite and commonplace. The word "remarkable" has been so hacked of late. J. H. Newman.
HACK
Hack, v. i.
1. To be exposed or offered or to common use for hire; to turn prostitute. Hanmer.
2. To live the life of a drudge or hack. Goldsmith.
HACKAMORE
Hack"a*more, n. Etym: [Cf. Sp. jaquima headstall of a halter.]
Defn: A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, — used for leading or tieing a pack animal. [Western U.S.]
HACKBERRY
Hack"ber`ry, n. (Bot.)