| 单词 |
gallow-grass |
| 释义 |
† ˈgallow-ˌgrass Obs. [f. gallows + grass.] A slang name for hemp, from its use for ropes and halters.
1562W. Bullein Bk. Simples 27 b, An herbe whiche light fellowes merily will call Gallowgrasse, Neckeweede, or the Tristrams knot. 1630J. Taylor (Water P.) Praise Hempseed Wks. iii. 66 a/2 Wherefore in Sparta it ycleped was, Snickup, which is in English Gallow-grasse. |

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