fimble

[ fim-buhl ]

noun

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

fimble

/ ˈfɪmbəl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fimble¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fimble¹

C15: from Middle Dutch femeel , from Old French chanvre femelle female hemp, from chanvre hemp + femelle female

Example Sentences

Fimble, fim′bl, n. the male plant of hemp, yielding a weaker and shorter fibre than the Carl hemp or female plant.

From Project Gutenberg

If they ever had any doubts about choosing Sir Philip, this episode can only have confirmed to his coalition colleagues the value of their new asset, whose rhetoric makes Baron Sugar of Clapton sound like a Fimble.

From The Guardian

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

From Project Gutenberg

Oh yes, littler than Martin's fimble.

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