Meaning

1 senses
  1. That which, or one who, hangs on to, relies on, or is dependent upon another; a dependent.

Origin

From on- + hanger. Compare West Frisian oanhinger, Dutch aanhanger, German Anhänger.

From on- + hanger. Compare West Frisian oanhinger, Dutch aanhanger, German Anhänger.

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Forms

plural: onhangers

Word family

1 related words
Relatedhanger-on

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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