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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Noun
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In September, seek out Independence Day traditions like cueca (a folk dance with handkerchiefs) on street corners and at week-long fondas (pop-up fairs).—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026 -
Had Otello understood that all the world is a joke, as Falstaff startlingly reveals at the end of the opera, Iago would never have been able to poison Otello’s susceptible frail ego with his ridiculous tales of handkerchiefs and what-not.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scrape the ricotta from the towels and transfer it to a large bowl.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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The towels activate instantly with water -- just wet, wring, and shake for a refreshing cool, ideal for workouts, commutes, sports, dog walks or hot flashes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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“Hankies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hankies. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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