hempie

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A criminal; someone who deserves to be, or is likely to be, hanged.
  • (obsolete) A rogue.
  • (obsolete) A wild, romping girl.

Etymology

Suffix from English hemp.

Origin

English

hemp

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