Hank (hnk), n. [Cf. Dan. hank handle, Sw. hank a band or tie, Icel.
hanki hasp, clasp, hˆnk, hangr, hank, coil, skein, G. henkel, henk,
handle; all prob. akin to E. hang. See Hang.] 1. A parcel consisting of
two or more skeins of yarn or thread tied together.