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hemp necktie

dated euphemism A noose used to hang someone. The hangman stood holding aloft the hemp necktie as the prisoner was led into the yard. It was a chilling sight. You'll be wearing a hemp necktie for sure if you get caught. People have been executed for crimes far less serious than what you're planning. The ruthless king never hesitated to make his critics don the hemp necktie.
See also: hemp, necktie

hempen necktie

dated euphemism A noose used to hang someone. "Hempen" means of or like hemp, a fiber used to make rope. The hangman stood holding aloft the hempen necktie as the prisoner was led into the yard. It was a chilling sight. You'll be wearing a hempen necktie for sure if you get caught. People have been executed for crimes far less serious than what you're planning. The ruthless king never hesitated to make his critics don the hempen necktie.
See also: hempen, necktie
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