麻物

Etymology
Compound of.

Appears in texts from the early 1700s,  but has apparently fallen into disuse. Not included in some dictionaries.

Noun

 * 1)  a rope or cord made from hemp or ramie fibers

Usage notes
This spelling can be used to indicate a rope or cord made specifically from hemp. The alternative spelling can be used to indicate a rope or cord made specifically from ramie. In practice, both spellings may be found used without making a distinction.