dance the hempen jig en · VERB
Meanings
- (colloquial) To be executed by hanging.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dances the hempen jig | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| danced the hempen jig | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| danced the hempen jig | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| dancing the hempen jig | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Synonyms
dance the hempen jig · dance upon nothing · truss · swing · dance on nothing · swing · hang · dance on a rope · dangle · take a ride to Tyburn · string up · stretch hemp · trine · dance the Tyburn jig · wag hemp · ride a horse foaled by an acorn · hang