HESP

Etymology

Noun

hesp (plural hesps)

(Scotland) A measure of two hanks of linen thread.

Anagrams

• Ephs, PSHE, eshp, heps, pehs, shep

Source: Wiktionary


Hesp, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel. hespa a hasp, a wisp or skein. See Hasp.]

Definition: A measure of two hanks of linen thread. [Scot.] [Written also hasp.] Knight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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