Hang-by
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hang-by is a noun meaning (derogatory, obsolete) A dependent; a hanger-on.
Meaning
(derogatory, obsolete) A dependent; a hanger-on.
Example Sentences
; I am not afraid of you nor them neither, your hang-by's here. You must have your poets, and your potlings; your solados and foolados; to follow you up and down the city
Word Forms
- hang-bys
- hang-bies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hanger-on, on-hanger, hang, parasite, ligger, hooker-on.
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