hempen

English

/ˈhɛmpən/

adj
Definitions
  • (dated) Made of hemp
  • Related to hempen ropes, i.e., to hanging as capital punishment.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hempen inherited from Old English *hænepen (made of hemp, hempen) suffix from English hemp.

Origin

English

hemp

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