hessian

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.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈhɛsiən/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhɛʃən/

• Audio (US); /ˈhɛsiən/:

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• Rhymes: -ɛsiən, -ɛʃən

hessian (countable and uncountable, plural hessians)

1. (chiefly British) A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.

   Synonym: burlap

• → German: Hessian

• Naishes, shenais

Borrowed from French hessian.

hessian n (uncountable)

1. hessian

hessian c

1. Hessian matrix
2. hessian (fabric)