Hanger-on

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:03:45

Hang"er-on` (?), n.; pl. Hangers-on ().

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.

Goldsmith.

 

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