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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