intransitive verb (~ed; ~ing) Etymology: probably from Dutch dialect ~en Date: 1627 to have a strong or persistent desire ; yearn , see: long ~er noun
HANKER
Meaning of HANKER in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012