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单词 hessian
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hessian

(hesiən, US heʃən)
uncountable noun
Hessian is a thick, rough fabric that is used for making sacks.
[mainly British]regional note: in AM, use burlap

hessian in British English

(ˈhɛsɪən)
noun
a coarse jute fabric similar to sacking, used for bags, upholstery, etc
Word origin
C18: from Hesse + -ian

Hessian in British English

(ˈhɛsɪən)
noun
1. 
a native or inhabitant of Hesse
2. 
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. mainly US
a mercenary or ruffian
adjective
4. 
of or relating to Hesse or its inhabitants

Hessian in American English

(ˈhɛʃən)
adjective
1. 
of Hesse or its people
noun
2. 
a person born or living in Hesse
3. 
any of the Hessian mercenaries who fought for the British in the Revolutionary War
4.  [h-]
a coarse cloth used for bags

Examples of 'hessian' in a sentence
hessian

The one major investment was the hessian for the curtains.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

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