Definitions for Hessian

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Hessian Hes·sian

Spelling: [hesh-uh n]

IPA: /ˈhɛʃ ən/

Hessian is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 158 anagrams from letters in Hessian (aehinss).

Definitions for Hessian

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Hesse.
2. a Hessian mercenary used by England during the American Revolution.
3. a hireling or ruffian.
4. (lowercase) burlap.
5. Also called Hessian andiron. (in the U.S.) an andiron having as an upright the figure of a Hessian soldier of the Revolutionary War.

adjective

1. of or relating to the state of Hesse or its inhabitants.

Origin of Hessian

1670-80; Hesse, Germany + -ian

Examples for Hessian

They were so called, I believe, from their fancied resemblance to the Hessian boots.

It is true that all hair powder is made of flour, but I did not use it like a Hessian.

The Hessian fly has been known to destroy as much as sixty per cent.

Born in the Hessian village of Rhina in 1916, Friedel was the youngest of 16 close-knit siblings and first cousins.

At one point the coach driver whipped the horses into a gallop and drove right through the Hessian army.

“There is a Hessian prince of high distinction,” says Huergelmer.

The case is recorded in the Hessian chronicles by Wilhelm Dilich.

Hessian camp-kettle, dug up on the battle-field of Bennington.

There seemed to be no doubt that the Hessian troops were advancing to attack the house.

He wore an old-fashioned suit, a droll sort of cap, and Hessian boots.