Meaning of Hessian | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A native or inhabitant of the state of Hesse, Germany.
   countable, uncountable
2. The Rhine Franconian dialect spoken in Hesse.
3. A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.
   British, countable, uncountable
4. A mercenary soldier, especially a German one who fought with the British in the American Revolutionary War.
   countable, historical, uncountable
5. Ellipsis of Hessian boot.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable
6. Ellipsis of Hessian cloth or Hessian fabric (“burlap, jute”).
   British, abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable
7. Ellipsis of Hessian matrix.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable

Equivalents

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