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| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : hang-ker |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæŋ kər |
Definition of hanker after
Origin :- c.1600, of unknown origin, probably from Flemish hankeren, related to Dutch hunkeren "to hanker," of unknown origin; perhaps an intensive of Middle Dutch hangen "to hang" (see hang (v.)). If so, the notion is of "lingering about" with longing or craving. Related: Hankered; hankering.
- verb desire strongly
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