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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Stele hemp,) Steill hemp, Steell hemp, n. (17th c. Eng. steele hemp (a1618), steel hemp (1657) ? = carl hemp the plant orig. taken to be the male plant but now known to be the female, yielding a stronger, coarser fibre.) — 1673 Leith Customs 37.
1800 pound steell hemp £18 700 pound steill hemp £7
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