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hanker definition

han·ker (haŋ′kər)

intransitive verb

to crave, long, or yearn: followed by after, for, or an infinitive

Etymology: Early ModE, prob. < Du or LowG source, as in Fl hankeren, to desire, long for, Du hunkeren, freq. formation & metaphoric extension < base of hang

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