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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1375, 1496-1513
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Hempin, -yn, a. [ME. hempen (1398).] Hempen, made of hemp. — 1375 Barb. x. 359.
He gert … Of hempyn rapis ledderis ma a1500 Henr. Fab. 1508.
Of hempyn cordis strang nettis couth thay mak 1496 Treasurer's Accounts I. 262.
v dosane of grete hempin poyntis to the Kingis harnes 1513 Doug. viii. i. 74.
A … garmond … , schaip lyke a hempyn saill
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