fimble

American

[fim-buhl] / ˈfɪm bəl /

noun

the male or staminate plant of hemp, which is harvested before the female or pistillate plant.

fimble British

/ ˈfɪmbəl /

noun

the male plant of the hemp, which matures before the female plant

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Etymology

Origin of fimble

1400–50; late Middle English femaille ( hempe ) female (hemp)

Example Sentences

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"I can't wear my fimble to church, I s'pose?" questioned Margery, looking at it longingly.

From Better than Play by Quiller-Couch, Mabel

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