hessian

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English

Etymology

See Hessian. Attributed to the historic use of the fabric as part of the uniform of soldiers from the former Landgraviate of Hesse and its successors, who were called Hessians.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛsiən/, /ˈhɛʃən/
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Noun

hessian (countable and uncountable, plural hessians)

  1. A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.
    Synonym: burlap

Descendants

  • German: Hessian

Translations

Anagrams

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French hessian.

Noun

hessian n (uncountable)

  1. hessian

Declension

Swedish

Noun

hessian c

  1. Hessian matrix
  2. hessian (fabric)

Declension