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up Hang, hang, or háng in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Hang or Hanging may refer to: Choe Hang (disambiguation), various people Luciano Hang (born
Hang
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up hang on in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Hang On may refer to: "Hang On" (Plumb song) "Hang On" (Weezer song) "Hang On" by Smash Mouth from
Hang_On
1985 video game
Hang-On is a 1985 racing video game developed and published by Sega for arcades. In the game, the player controls a motorcycle against time and other computer-controlled
Hang-On
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up hang up, hangup, or hang-up in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Hang up, hang-up or hangup or variants may refer to: Hang up, the act of ending
Hang_up
Stock market index in Hong Kong
The Hang Seng Index (HSI) is a market-capitalisation-weighted stock market index in Hong Kong adjusted for free float. It tracks and records daily changes
Hang_Seng_Index
Percussion instrument
The Hang (German pronunciation: [haŋ]; plural form: Hanghang) is a type of musical instrument fitting into the idiophone class and based on the Trinidad
Hang_(instrument)
15th-century figure from Malacca
Hang Tuah (Jawi: هڠ تواه, from Malay توه pronounced [tuha] or [toh]) was a Malay warrior and admiral who purportedly lived in Malacca during the reign
Hang_Tuah
Unpowered glider air sport
Hang gliding is an air sport or recreational activity in which a pilot flies a light, non-motorised, fixed-wing heavier-than-air aircraft called a hang
Hang_gliding
When a process becomes non-responsive
In computing, a hang or freeze occurs when either a process or system ceases to respond to inputs. A typical example is when a computer's graphical user
Hang_(computing)
Nickname of sports maneuvers
Look up hang ten in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. "hang ten" is a nickname for any of several maneuvers used in sports, especially surfing, wherein
Hang_Ten
4th episode of the 4th series of Black Mirror
"Hang the DJ" is the fourth episode of the fourth series of the British anthology series Black Mirror. It was written by series creator Charlie Brooker
Hang_the_DJ
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up hang time or hangtime in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Hang time generally refers to how long a (self-)launched object stays in the air: In
Hang_time
Motivational poster
Hang in there, Baby is a popular catchphrase and motivational poster. There were several versions of the "Hang in There, Baby" poster, featuring a picture
Hang_in_there,_Baby
Legendary Malay hero
Hang Nadim (Jawi: هڠ نديم) was a warrior of the Johor-Riau during the Portuguese occupation of Melaka (modern day Malacca). Nadim was appointed laksamana
Hang_Nadim
Brazilian businessman (born 1962)
Luciano Hang (Brazilian Portuguese: [lusiˈɐnu ˈʁɐ̃ɡi]; born 11 October 1962) is a Brazilian billionaire businessman. He co-founded the Havan department
Luciano_Hang
Death by suspension around the neck
hanged three Israelis on charges of spying. In 1982 Egypt hanged three civilians convicted of the assassination of Anwar Sadat. In 2004, Egypt hanged
Hanging
Aerial circus act
The hair hang is an aerial circus act where performers (usually young women) are suspended by their hair, performing acrobatic poses and/or manipulation
Hair_hang
1987 video game
Super Hang-On is a 1987 racing video game developed and published by Sega for arcades. It is the sequel to 1985's Hang-On, and uses a simulated motorcycle
Super_Hang-On
Malay warrior
Hang Jebat (Jawi: هڠ جبت; born c. 1400) was the closest companion of the legendary Malaccan hero Hang Tuah. Regarded in Malaysia as one of the greatest
Hang_Jebat
UK new-age music duo
Hang Massive is a world music and ambient music duo consisting of Danny Cudd and Markus Offbeat that play the Hang, a new-age percussion instrument. Danny
Hang_Massive
Largest cave passage in the world, located in Quảng Trị, Vietnam
Sơn Đoòng Cave (Vietnamese: hang Sơn Đoòng, IPA: [haŋ˧ ɕɤn˧ ɗɔŋ˨˩]), in Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park, Quảng Trị province, Vietnam, is the world's largest
Hang_Sơn_Đoòng
Topics referred to by the same term
Li Hang is the name of: Li Hang (footballer) (李行, born 1989), Chinese association footballer Li Hang (snooker player) (李行, born 1990), Chinese snooker
Li_Hang
Unexpected delay after firearm triggering
Hang fire is an unexpected delay between the triggering of a firearm and the ignition of the propellant. This failure was common in firearm actions that
Hang_fire
1995 video game
Hang-On GP is a 1995 racing video game developed by Genki and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn. It is the latest game in the Hang-On series. Hang-On
Hang-On_GP
1956 Singaporean film
Hang Tuah (English: The Legend Of Hang Tuah) is a 1956 Singaporean Malay-language historical drama film directed by Phani Majumdar. It is notable for the
Hang_Tuah_(film)
Musical artist
Ngọc Minh Hằng (born June 22, 1987, in Ho Chi Minh City) better known as Minh Hằng, is a Vietnamese singer, actress and model. Lê Ngọc Minh Hằng stepped
Minh_Hằng
Short story by J. D. Salinger
"The Hang of It" is a short story by J. D. Salinger, first published in the July 12, 1941 issue of Collier's magazine. The story begins with Vincent Caulfield
The_Hang_of_It
2015 play
hang is a play by British playwright debbie tucker green that premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 2015. Three unnamed characters are present in the
Hang_(play)
Korean-American mathematician (1936–2009)
Ki-Hang Kim (Korean: 김기항; 5 August 1936 – 15 January 2009), also known as Kim Ki-Hang Butler, Hang Kim, Keyhany Keem, or Kim Ki-Hang was a Korean-American
Ki-Hang_Kim
Capital of Zhejiang Province, China
was known as Wulin (武林). Hangzhou was made the seat of the prefecture of Hang under the Sui in AD 589, entitling it to a city wall which was constructed
Hangzhou
Topics referred to by the same term
Yin Hang or Hang Yin is the name of: Hang Yin (scientist) (born 1976), Chinese-born biochemist at the University of Colorado Boulder, USA Hang Yin (actress) [fr](born
Yin_Hang
1965 single by The McCoys
"Hang On Sloopy" (originally "My Girl Sloopy") is a 1964 song written by Wes Farrell and Bert Russell. Rhythm and blues vocal group the Vibrations were
Hang_On_Sloopy
Topics referred to by the same term
Ch'oe Hang may refer to: Ch'oe Hang (military official) Ch'oe Hang (Goryeo civil minister) Ch'oe Hang (Joseon civil minister) This disambiguation page
Choe_Hang
Children's song derived from an 1838 popular song
"Do Your Ears Hang Low?" is a children's novelty song often sung at camps. The melody of this song is usually a shorter version of an American folk song
Do_Your_Ears_Hang_Low?
1968 film
Hang 'Em High is a 1968 American Western film directed by Ted Post and written by Leonard Freeman and Mel Goldberg. It stars Clint Eastwood as Jed Cooper
Hang_'Em_High
Area on Hong Kong Island
Tai Hang (Chinese: 大坑; Jyutping: daai6 haang1; lit. 'The Big Water Channel') is an area southeast of Causeway Bay located in the mid-north of Hong Kong
Tai_Hang
Medieval punishment for high treason
To be hanged, drawn and quartered was a method of capital punishment used principally to execute men convicted of high treason in medieval and early modern
Hanged,_drawn_and_quartered
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Hang Dong may refer to Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand Hang Dong, Hang Dong, a town and subdistrict (tambon) in said district Hang Dong
Hang_Dong
Empress of China from 1452 to 1456
Empress Hang (肅孝皇后; d. 1456) was a Chinese empress consort of the Ming dynasty, married to the Jingtai Emperor. Hang was originally a concubine of Jingtai
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Vietnamese actress and supermodel
Thanh Hằng, real name Phạm Thị Thanh Hằng (born 22 July 1983) is a Vietnamese actress, supermodel and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the most successful
Thanh_Hằng
American artistic gymnast
Jayla Thuy Hang (born January 9, 2008) is an American artistic gymnast. She is the 2024 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships and 2025 Pan American Championships
Jayla_Hang
American singer and actor (1947–2022)
With 'Hang Cool Teddy Bear'". NPR. May 7, 2010. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Sullivan, Caroline (April 15, 2010). "Meat Loaf: Hang Cool
Meat_Loaf
Topics referred to by the same term
Nam Hang is the name of several places in Hong Kong: Nam Hang, Tai Po District, a village in Tai Po District Nam Hang Tsuen, a village in the Shap Pat
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Street in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hàng Mã Street (phố Hàng Mã) is a street in Hanoi famous for selling toys, paper goods, and in particular paper votive offerings. The street has been selling
Hàng_Mã_Street
Cui Hang (崔沆) (died January 24, 881), courtesy name Neirong (內融), was an official of the Chinese Tang dynasty, serving as a chancellor during the reign
Cui_Hang
1989 single by Tesla
"Hang Tough" is a song by American rock band Tesla. The song was released as the second single from the band's second studio album, The Great Radio Controversy
Hang_Tough
1974 single by Johnny Bristol
"Hang On in There Baby" is a song written by American musician Johnny Bristol and arranged by H. B. Barnum as the title track from his first album, Hang
Hang_On_in_There_Baby
Hong Kong Bank
Hang Seng Bank Limited (Chinese: 恒生銀行有限公司) is a Hong Kong–based banking and financial services company with headquarters in Central, Hong Kong. It is a
Hang_Seng_Bank
Kwu Hang (Chinese: 古坑村) is a village in Tsuen Wan District, Hong Kong. Delineation of area of existing village Kwu Hang (Tsuen Wan) for election of resident
Kwu_Hang
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Hang Temple (Vietnamese: Chùa Hang) means "Cave Temple" and may refer to many temples in Vietnam: Hang Temple (Phuoc Dien Temple), Chau Doc, An Giang Hang
Hang_Temple
Chinese footballer
Wu Hang (Chinese: 吴航; pinyin: Wú Háng; born 1 February 1993 in Cangnan) is a Chinese footballer who currently plays for Wuxi Wugou in the China League
Wu_Hang
Topics referred to by the same term
Ch'oe Hang (최항) may refer to: Ch'oe Hang (Goryeo civil minister) Ch'oe Hang (military official) Ch'oe Hang (Joseon civil minister) This disambiguation
Ch'oe_Hang
Chinese botanist
Chen Hang (Traditional Chinese: 陳杭; Simplified Chinese: 陈杭) was born in 1931. She is a botanist and horticulturist. Chen was born in Guangde County, Anhui
Chen_Hang
Hang gliding is an air sport employing a foot-launchable aircraft. Typically, a modern hang glider is constructed of an aluminium alloy or composite-framed
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Cave in Phong Nha, Vietnam
Hang Pygmy (also called Pygmy Cave or Hang En Rục Ca Rông in Vietnamese) is a karst cave in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Bố Trạch District, Quảng
Hang_Pygmy
Tambon in Thailand
Hang Dong (Thai: หางดง) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Hang Dong District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2016, it had a population of 10,866 people
Hang_Dong,_Hang_Dong
Vietnamese poet
see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Vietnamese scripts. Hằng Phương (Điện Bàn, 9 September 1908 – 2 February 1983) was a Vietnamese intimist
Hằng_Phương
Indian freedom fighter and actor (1914–2012)
Avtar Kishan Hangal (1 February 1914 – 26 August 2012) was an Indian freedom fighter and actor. His most notable roles are as Ram Shastri in Aaina (1977)
A._K._Hangal
Burmese convert to Christianity
Pu Thuam Hang (born 1870), chief of Khuasak, was one of the first Christian converts among the Zomi (Chin) in Chin State, Burma. Reverend Arthur E. Carlson
Thuam_Hang
Lê Hằng Phương - Lê Hằng Phấn - Lê Hằng Huân - Lê Hằng Trang. The four sisters were referred to as The beautiful fairies from Quảng Nam. Lê Hằng Phương
Lê_Hằng_Phấn
Stock market indexing company
Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (HSI; Chinese: 恒生指數有限公司) is a private company in Hong Kong and wholly owned by Hang Seng Bank. HSI was founded in 1984
Hang_Seng_Indexes_Company
Hand gesture
The shaka sign, sometimes known as "hang loose" or "hang ten", is a gesture representing "aloha spirit, love and local pride" that is the official hand
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Taiwanese football club
Hang Yuan Football Club (Chinese: 航源足球俱樂部; pinyin: Háng Yuán Zúqiú Jùlèbù; also spelled Hang Yuen, sometimes known as New Taipei Hang Yuan FJCU) is a
Hang_Yuan_FC
Chinese actor
Lai Hang (Chinese: 黎铿; pinyin: Lí Kēng; 1928 – 9 February 1965) was a Chinese actor who began his acting career at age 4. Lai was born in Shanghai, Republic
Lai_Hang
Topics referred to by the same term
Tsiu Hang is the name of several places in Hong Kong: Tsiu Hang, North District, a village in Sha Tau Kok, North District Tsiu Hang, Sai Kung District
Tsiu_Hang
Historical administrative division in Zhejiang, China
Hang Prefecture, Hang Zhou, or Hangzhou was a prefecture (zhou) of imperial China from 589 to 1129. It was located in modern northern Zhejiang around
Hang_Prefecture
Topics referred to by the same term
Ren Hang may refer to: Ren Hang (photographer) (1987–2017), Chinese photographer Ren Hang (footballer) (born 1989), Chinese association football player
Ren_Hang
Genre of Vietnamese woodcut painting
Hàng Trống painting (Vietnamese: Tranh Hàng Trống) is a genre of Vietnamese woodcut painting that originated from the area of Hàng Trống [vi] and Hàng
Hàng_Trống_painting
Stock market index
Hang Seng China Enterprises Index is a stock market index of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong for H shares, red chip stocks, and P chips. H share is a class
Hang Seng China Enterprises Index
Hang_Seng_China_Enterprises_Index
1982 single by The Rolling Stones
"Hang Fire" is a song by the English rock and roll band the Rolling Stones from their 1981 album Tattoo You. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Hang_Fire
Chinese family name
Hang (杭) is a Chinese surname. It is romanized Hong in Cantonese romanization. According to a 2013 study, it was the 350th most common name in China; it
Hang_(surname)
Street in Hanoi, Vietnam
the crossroad Hàng Bông - Hàng Gai - Hàng Trong - Hàng Hom to the former city gate Cửa Nam (South Gate) with length about 932 m. Hàng Bông was once a
Hàng_Bông_Street
Macanese politician
Kwan Tsui Hang (Chinese: 關翠杏; born 22 September 1949 in Macau) is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Macau. Kwan Tsui Hang obtained her graduate
Kwan_Tsui_Hang
Hakka village in Hong Kong
Sheung Wo Hang is a Hakka village in Wo Hang, Sha Tau Kok, in the North District of Hong Kong. It is occupied by members of Hakka Li (李) Clan. Until the
Sheung_Wo_Hang
2006 single by Jibbs
"Chain Hang Low" is the debut single by American rapper Jibbs from his 2006 debut album Jibbs Featuring Jibbs. The melody and lyrics of the chorus are
Chain_Hang_Low
Chinese billionaire entrepreneur
Xu Hang (born 1967) is a Chinese billionaire business magnate. He is the co-founder of the Shenzhen-based multinational medical instrumentation manufacturer
Xu_Hang
Protected area in Wiltshire, England
Hang Wood (grid reference ST861319) is a 20.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, notified in 1986. Natural England citation
Hang_Wood
Property developer in Hong Kong
Hang Lung Properties, formerly Amoy Properties and currently subsidiary of Hang Lung Group, is a property developer in Hong Kong. It is a member of Hang
Hang_Lung_Properties
British folk punk group
The Men They Couldn't Hang (TMTCH) are a British folk punk group. The original group consisted of Stefan Cush (vocals, guitar), Paul Simmonds (guitar,
The_Men_They_Couldn't_Hang
Wo Hang Sheung Wo Hang, known as 'Wo Hang' until the 18th century Wo Hang Tai Long Hase, Patrick H.; Lee, Man-Yip (1992). "Chapter 5: Sheung Wo Hang Village
Wo_Hang
Topics referred to by the same term
up hang tough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. "Hang Tough" is a 1989 song by the band Tesla, from their album, The Great Radio Controversy. Hang Tough
Hang_Tough_(disambiguation)
Chinese princess
Hang Li Po (Chinese: 漢麗寶; pinyin: Hàn Lìbǎo, or Wang Lìbǎo; Jyutping: Hon3 Lai6 Bou2; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hàn Lê-pó) was reported to be a Chinese princess sent
Hang_Li_Po
Village in Hong Kong
Fung Hang (Chinese: 鳳坑) is a village in the north eastern New Territories of Hong Kong, to the south west of the Sha Tau Kok Hoi or Starling Inlet, opposite
Fung_Hang
Commune in Northwest, Vietnam
Nậm Hàng is a commune (xã) of Lai Châu Province, Vietnam. On 16 June 2025, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly promulgated a Resolution on
Nậm_Hàng
Topics referred to by the same term
Hang Them All may refer to: "Hang Them All", song by Tom T. Hall from the album I Witness Life "Hang Them All", song by Jay Reatard from the album Watch
Hang_them_all
Podcast hosted by Amy Poehler
Good Hang with Amy Poehler is a comedy interview podcast hosted by actress and comedian Amy Poehler. Each episode features Poehler in conversation with
Good_Hang_with_Amy_Poehler
South Korean filmmaker (born 1969)
Jang Hang-jun (Korean: 장항준; born September 17, 1969) is a South Korean film and television director, screenwriter, and television personality. He is a
Jang_Hang-jun
Large cave in Vietnam
Hang Én ('swift cave' in Vietnamese, named for the birds that nest in it), occasionally referred to as Én cave in English, is a cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang
Hang_Én
1965 live album by Ramsey Lewis Trio
Hang On Ramsey! is a live album by the Ramsey Lewis Trio which was recorded at the Lighthouse in 1965 and released on the Cadet label. Scott Yanow of Allmusic
Hang_On_Ramsey!
Area of Hong Kong
Tai Shui Hang (Chinese: 大水坑) is an area in Ma On Shan, Sha Tin District, New Territories, Hong Kong. Tai Shui Hang Village (大水坑村; 'Big Stream Village')
Tai_Shui_Hang
Village in Hong Kong
Tsok Pok Hang Village (Chinese: 作壆坑村), also referred to as Tsok Pok Hang San Tsuen (作壆坑新村; 'Tsok Pok Hang New Village') or Tsok Pok Hang Resite Area,
Tsok_Pok_Hang
Town in Karnataka
Hangal is a historic town in Karnataka. It is 80 km (50 mi) away from Hubli through NH 766E. Hangal lies about 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of the city
Hangal
Frigate
KD Hang Tuah is a frigate formerly operated by the Royal Malaysian Navy from 1977 until 2018. She is now a museum ship. She was built in the United Kingdom
KD_Hang_Tuah
Chinese photographer and poet
Ren Hang (Chinese: 任航; March 30, 1987 – February 24, 2017) was a Chinese photographer and poet. During Ren's incipient career, he was known mostly for
Ren_Hang_(photographer)
Hong Kong activist, barrister, and politician
Tonyee Chow Hang-tung (Chinese: 鄒幸彤; born 24 January 1985) is a Hong Kong activist, barrister and politician. During the crackdown by authorities on the
Chow_Hang-tung
1984 single by Sade
"Hang On to Your Love" is a song by English band Sade from their debut studio album, Diamond Life (1984). It was written by Sade Adu and Stuart Matthewman
Hang_On_to_Your_Love
Football club
Hang Sai SC (Chinese: 澳門恆勢體育會) is a Macanese professional football club which currently competes in the Liga de Elite. In 2017, Hang Sai won the 2ª Divisão
Hang_Sai_SC
Hong Kong singer, director and actor (born 1984)
Chiu Sin-hang (Chinese: 趙善恆; born 11 March 1984) is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter, film director and actor. Debuting as the lead vocalist and guitarist
Chiu_Sin-hang
Residential area in Hong Kong
Hang Hau (Chinese: 坑口) is a residential area in Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is located at the eastern edge of the Tseung Kwan
Hang_Hau
Topics referred to by the same term
Hang Lung Plaza (Chinese: 恒隆廣場) may refer to properties developed by Hang Lung Properties, all located in mainland China but none of its development named
Hang_Lung_Plaza
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Biblical
hanging up; heaping up
Boy/Male
Greek Latin
Hanged himself over unrequited love.
Surname or Lastname
English and North German
English and North German : from a personal name or nickname meaning ‘stag’, Middle English hert, Middle Low German hërte, harte.German : variant spelling of Hardt 1 and 2.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : ornamental name or a nickname from German and Yiddish hart ‘hard’.Irish : Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAirt ‘descendant of Art’, a byname meaning ‘bear’, ‘hero’. The English name became established in Ireland in the 17th century.French : from an Old French word meaning ‘rope’, hence possibly a metonymic occupational name for a rope maker or a hangman.Dutch : nickname from Middle Dutch hart, hert ‘hard’, ‘strong’, ‘ruthless’, ‘unruly’.This name was brought independently to New England by many bearers from the 17th century onward. Stephen Hart was one of the founders of Hartford, CT, (coming from Cambridge, MA, with Thomas Hooker) in 1635.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Hanging up, heaping up.
Male
Hebrew
(×ֲרִידַי) Hebrew name of Persian origin, ARIYDAY means "the lion is enough." In the bible, this is the name of the ninth of Haman's ten sons who were hanged by the Jews.Â
Girl/Female
Welsh
Legendary daughter of Neol Hang Cock.
Male
English
(×ֲרִידַי) Anglicized form of Hebrew Ariyday, ARIDAI means "the lion is enough." In the bible, this is the name of the ninth of Haman's ten sons who were hanged by the Jews.Â
Boy/Male
Irish
The name is given to boys as a mark of respect to the great Irish orator and patriot Robert Emmet who was a leader of the unsuccessful 1798 rebellion against the British. He was captured on August 25, 1803 and tried for high treason and sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered. When asked if he had any thing to say in response to this sentence Emmet gave what is considered to be one of the most moving speeches of the period “â€â€¦When my country takes her place among the nations of the earth, then, and not till then, let my epitaph be written. I have done.â€â€
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name from Middle English hanger, hangre ‘wood on a steep hillside’, or habitational name from a place named with this word, as for example Hanger in Netley Marsh, Hampshire.
Girl/Female
Latin
Unfeeling woman who caused her lover to hang himself.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of three places called Billington, in Lancashire, Staffordshire, and Bedfordshire. The first of these is first recorded in 1196 as Billingduna ‘sword-shaped hill’ (see Bill); the second is in Domesday Book as Belintone ‘settlement (Old English tūn) of Billa’; the one in Bedfordshire is recorded in 1196 as Billendon, from an Old English personal name Billa + dūn ‘hill’. The place in Lancashire is the most likely source of the surname.John Billington (1580–1630), from Spalding, Lincolnshire, was a passenger on the Mayflower in 1620 and an early settler in Plymouth Colony. Governor Bradford called him ‘the profanest’ of the settlers; eventually he was hanged for murder. His son Francis married and had children.
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a.
Suspended from above; pendent; as, hanging shelves.
v. i.
To hold for support; to depend; to cling; -- usually with on or upon; as, this question hangs on a single point.
n.
The manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with, another; as, the hang of a scythe.
n.
A dependent; a hanger-on; -- so called in contempt.
n.
One who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service; a dependent; one who adheres to others' society longer than he is wanted.
n.
A bird which builds such a nest; a hangbird.
pl.
of Hangman
n.
One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman.
n.
That which hangs or is suspended, as a sword worn at the side; especially, in the 18th century, a short, curved sword.
pl.
of Hang-by
n.
Connection; arrangement; plan; as, the hang of a discourse.
n.
A nest that hangs like a bag or pocket.
n.
A small piece or silver of skin which hangs loose, near the root of finger nail.
n.
The office or character of a hangman.
n.
A hanger-on.
pl.
of Hanger-on
v. i.
To slope down; as, hanging grounds.
v. i.
To hover; to impend; to appear threateningly; -- usually with over; as, evils hang over the country.
a.
Adapted for sustaining a hanging object; as, the hanging post of a gate, the post which holds the hinges.
n.
One who hangs another; esp., one who makes a business of hanging; a public executioner; -- sometimes used as a term of reproach, without reference to office.
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