Used attributively to designate some kind of cord used in the 15–16th centuries. Obsolete.

A kind of lace, braid, or cord, the core of which traditionally consists of thin strips of parchment.

String or cord made of hemp. Hence transferred, one who deserves the halter.

A kind of flat braided cordage formed by pleating together several strands of rope-yarn, coarse hemp, grass, or other fibrous material.

Any of various kinds of (thin) rope or line used for a particular purpose, (now) esp. in sailing.

Nautical. Line composed of two or more rope-yarns not laid but simply twisted together by a winch or by hand. Also in combinations, as spun-yarn major…

= sinnet, n.

= Manila hemp n. at compounds. Also: rope made from Manila hemp.

that measures four inches, also elliptical = four inch rope.

(a) the action of the verb; (b) concrete (Nautical) rope for making strops.