Meanings
nounhempen cravat (plural hempen cravats)
plural hempen cravats
- archaiceuphemisticThe hangman's noose.
I am no prophet, yet am not unwilling to say that if he has not yet graced a hempen cravat, he either will at some future time, or his deserts will not be meted out to him.
1861, E. J. Guerin, Mountain Charley, page 22Synonyms: hempen collar, Bridport dagger, collar, halter, hangman's knot, hangman's noose, hempen collar
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe hangman's noose.
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