HANK
Hank, v. t.
1. Etym: [OE. hanken.]
Defn: To fasten with a rope, as a gate. [Prov. Eng.] Wright.
2. To form into hanks.
HANKER
Han"ker, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hankered; p. pr. & vb. n. Hankering.]
Etym: [Prob. fr. hang; cf. D. hunkeren, hengelen.]
1. To long (for) with a keen appetite and uneasiness; to have a vehement desire; — usually with for or after; as, to hanker after fruit; to hanker after the diversions of the town. Addison. He was hankering to join his friend. J. A. Symonds.
2. To linger in expectation or with desire. Thackeray.
HANKERINGLY
Han"ker*ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In a hankering manner.
HANKEY-PANKEY
Han"key-pan"key, n. Etym: [Cf. Hocus-pocus.]