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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
HANKIE, n. “A bucket narrower at top than at bottom, with an iron handle, used in carrying water” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.).
[From Eng. dial. hank, a handle. Cf. Norw., Dan. hank, id., and Hank, n.1]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Hankie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/hankie>
