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ˈhempstring lit.
String or cord made of hemp. Hence transf., one who deserves the halter.
1566Gascoigne Supposes iv. ii, If I come neere you, hempstring, I will teache you to sing sol fa. 1606Chapman Mons. D'Olive Plays 1873 I. 241 A perfect yong hempstring. Van. Peace, least he overheare you! 1885Howells S. Lapham I. i. 40 He cut the heavy hemp-string with his penknife. |