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Noun hessian has 1 sense
  1. Hessian boot, hessian, jackboot, Wellington, Wellington boot - (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
    --1 is a kind of boot

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Hessians

Noun (Plural): Hessians

Definition: Soldiers from the German state of Hesse-Kassel, hired by the British to fight against the American colonies during the American Revolutionary War.

Example Sentence: The Hessians were known for their impressive military discipline and tactics.


Noun (Plural): Hessians

Definition: A type of sturdy, knee-high boots typically worn by soldiers.

Example Sentence: The soldier polished his hessians before heading out for duty.


Adjective: Hessian

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the German state of Hesse.

Example Sentence: The hessian immigrants brought with them their rich cultural heritage.


Adjective: Hessian

Definition: Made from or resembling burlap, a coarse, woven fabric.

Example Sentence: The hessian sack was filled with potatoes from the harvest.


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