In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
HEMPEN
hempen, fibrous
(adjective) having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
hempen (not comparable)
(dated) Made of hemp
Related to hempen ropes, i.e, to hanging as capital punishment.
Source: Wiktionary
Hemp"en, a.
1. Made of hemp; as, a hempen cord.
2. Like hemp. "Beat into a hempen state." Cook.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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