hempen Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɛmpən/
What Does Hempen Mean?
Hempen is used as an adjective meaning Made of hemp. It can also mean Related to hempen ropes, i.e., to hanging as capital punishment.
Quick Facts About Hempen
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɛmpən/ |
| Synonyms | tough and fibrous |
Hempen Definition (Adjective)
- Made of hemp
- Related to hempen ropes, i.e., to hanging as capital punishment.
Synonyms of Hempen
Hempen synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Hempen
Origin of Hempen
From Middle English hempen, hempyn, from Old English *hænepen (“made of hemp, hempen”), from Proto-West Germanic *hanapīn (“hempen, made of hemp”), equivalent to hemp + -en. Cognate with West Frisian himpen (“hempen”), Dutch hennepen (“hempen”), German Low German hempen (“hempen”), German hanfen, hänfen (“hempen”). More at hemp.