Where does “hempen” come from?
Hempen comes from Old English hænepen, itself derived from a root meaning to dress or prepare fibers for use.
hempen (English): Made of hemp; Related to hempen ropes, i.e., to...
Definitions
- Made of hemp; Related to hempen ropes, i.e., to...
Ancestry of “hempen”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | hempen | hempen |
| 2 | Old English | hænepen | made of hemp, hempen |