Hessian

See also hessian

English

Wikipedia

Volker Bouffier is a Hessian (inhabitant of Hesse)

Etymology

Hesse + -ian

Hessian soldiers

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhɛsɪən/, /ˈhɛsɪɛn/ (especially the senses 'inhabitant of Hesse', 'boot')
• IPA: /ˈhɛʃən/ (especially the sense 'mercenary')

Adjective

Hessian (comparative more Hessian, superlative most Hessian)

1. Of, from or relating to Hesse in Germany.

Proper noun

Hessian (plural Hessians)

1. A native or inhabitant of Hesse.
2. (historical) A mercenary soldier, especially a German one who fought with the British in the American Revolutionary War.

Noun

Hessian (countable and uncountable; plural Hessians)

Hessians (boots)

1. A boot with a low heel and semi-pointed toe, which became popular, initially among the military, in the 18th century.
2. (chiefly UK) Burlap, jute.

Derived terms

• Hessian boot
• Hessian cloth
• Hessian crucible
• Hessian fly
• Hessian matrix