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hessian [ˈhɛsɪən] n (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a coarse jute fabric similar to sacking, used for bags, upholstery, etc. [from Hesse1 + -ian] Hessian [ˈhɛsɪən] n 1. (Placename) a native or inhabitant of Hesse 2. (Historical Terms) a. a Hessian soldier in any of the mercenary units of the British Army in the War of American Independence or the Napoleonic Wars b. US any German mercenary in the British Army during the War of American Independence 3. (Military) Chiefly US a mercenary or ruffian adj
(Social Science / Peoples) (Placename) of or relating to Hesse or its inhabitants ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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