† ˈcrack-hemp Obs.
[f. crack v. + hemp.]
= crack-halter.
| 1596 Shakes. Tam. Shr. v. i. 46 Vin. Come hither crack-hempe. Bion. I hope I may choose Sir. Vin. Come hither you rogue. |
† ˈcrack-hemp Obs.
[f. crack v. + hemp.]
= crack-halter.
| 1596 Shakes. Tam. Shr. v. i. 46 Vin. Come hither crack-hempe. Bion. I hope I may choose Sir. Vin. Come hither you rogue. |
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