Definitions for: Hanker


[v] desire strongly or persistently



Webster (1913) Definition: Han"ker, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hankered; p. pr. & vb.
n. Hankering.] [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.

Synonyms: long, yearn

See Also: desire, want

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