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Hessian
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Hes·sian  (hshn)
adj.
Of or relating to Hesse or its inhabitants.
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Hesse.
2. A German mercenary in the British army in America during the Revolutionary War.
3. A mercenary soldier.

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
Noun1.Hessian - (19th century) a man's high tasseled boothessian - (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
Translations
hessian [ˈhesɪən] (esp Brit)
A. Narpillera f
B. ADJde arpillera
hessian [ˈhɛsiən] ntoile f de jute, jute m
hessian
nSackleinen nt, → Rupfen m
attrsackleinen, aus Sackleinen or Rupfen
hessian [ˈhɛsɪən] ntela di canapa


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