hempen

English

/ˈhɛmpən/

adj

Definitions

(dated) Made of hemp
Related to hempen ropes, i.e., to hanging as capital punishment.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hempen inherited from Old English *hænepen (made of hemp, hempen) suffix from English hemp.

Origin

English

hemp

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Cognates and derived terms

crack-hemp English
hemp English
hempie English
hempish English
hemplike English
hempseed English
hempvine English
hempweed English
hempy English
*hænepen Old English
hemp Middle English
hempen Middle English