Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
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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