"hempen cravat" meaning in All languages combined

See hempen cravat on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: hempen cravats [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hempen cravat (plural hempen cravats)
  1. (archaic, euphemistic) The hangman's noose. Tags: archaic, euphemistic Synonyms: hempen collar, hangman's noose
    Sense id: en-hempen_cravat-en-noun-vp2EVgFm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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