Hangment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hangment is a noun meaning (UK, regional, obsolete) The devil; the dickens; mischief.
Meaning
(UK, regional, obsolete) The devil; the dickens; mischief.
Example Sentences
But 'twas his grandsire was talked o', not him; and 'twould play the hangment wi' me doun here, if 'twas thought there was stories like that passin' in the George and Dragon.
At the same time, a question from him as to what the hangment the men had to do with what he did would have shown that his mind was becoming healthy again, and thus have relieved my anxiety, […]
Word Forms
- hangments
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dickens, deviling, mischief, hang-by, halter-sack, devil.
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