Hessian
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /ˈhɛsɪən/, /ˈhɛsɪɛn/ (especially the senses 'inhabitant of Hesse', 'boot')
- IPA: /ˈhɛʃən/ (especially the sense 'mercenary')
Adjective [edit]
Hessian (comparative more Hessian, superlative most Hessian)
Proper noun [edit]
Hessian (plural Hessians)
- A native or inhabitant of Hesse.
- (historical) A mercenary soldier, especially a German one who fought with the British in the American Revolutionary War.
Noun [edit]
Hessian (countable and uncountable; plural Hessians)
- A boot with a low heel and semi-pointed toe, which became popular, initially among the military, in the 18th century.
- (chiefly UK) Burlap, jute.