Resembling, containing, or made of hemp; having the qualities or appearance of hemp fibers.
From 'hemp' plus the adjective suffix '-y,' a common English pattern (like 'sandy' or 'woody'). The suffix creates adjectives meaning 'having the quality of' or 'resembling' the root noun.
The word 'hempy' in old textile descriptions reveals how workers categorized fabrics by feel and durability—a 'hempy' cloth meant it had that characteristic rough, strong quality that made it perfect for work clothes and sails.
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