HEMPIE
Etymology
Noun
hempie (plural hempies)
(obsolete, Scotland, &, Northern England) A criminal; someone who deserves to be, or is likely to be, hanged.
(obsolete, Scotland, &, Northern England) A rogue.
(obsolete, Scotland, &, Northern England) A wild, romping girl.
Synonyms
• (criminal): See criminal and gallows bird
• (rogue): See troublemaker
Adjective
hempie (comparative more hempie, superlative most hempie)
(obsolete, Scotland, &, Northern England) Deserving of being hanged.
(obsolete, Scotland, &, Northern England) Wild; riotous; mischievous.
Synonyms
• (Deserving of being hanged): hangworthy
Anagrams
• Phemie, imphee
Source: Wiktionary
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HEEDLESS
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