Hessian

Hessian
Hessian Hes"sian, a. Of or relating to Hesse, in Germany, or to the Hessians. [1913 Webster]

{Hessian boots}, or {Hessians}, boot of a kind worn in England, in the early part of the nineteenth century, tasseled in front. --Thackeray.

{Hessian cloth}, or {Hessians}, a coarse hempen cloth for sacking.

{Hessian crucible}. See under {Crucible}.

{Hessian fly} (Zo["o]l.), a small dipterous fly or midge ({Cecidomyia destructor}). Its larv[ae] live between the base of the lower leaves and the stalk of wheat, and are very destructive to young wheat; -- so called from the erroneous idea that it was brought into America by the Hessian troops, during the Revolution. [1913 Webster]


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  • Hessian — Hes sian, n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Hesse. [1913 Webster] 2. A mercenary or venal person. [U. S.] [1913 Webster] Note: This use is a relic of the patriot hatred of the Hessian mercenaries who served with the British troops in the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • hessian — boots (kneehigh and tasseled); hessian fly (insect feeding on grass and wheat stems) …   Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games

  • Hessian — from former Landgraviate of Hessen Kassel, western Germany; its soldiers being hired out by the ruler to fight for other countries, especially the British during the American Revolution, the name Hessians (unjustly) became synonymous with… …   Etymology dictionary

  • Hessian — [hesh′ən] adj. of Hesse or its people n. 1. a person born or living in Hesse 2. any of the Hessian mercenaries who fought for the British in the Revolutionary War 3. [h ] a coarse cloth used for bags …   English World dictionary

  • Hessian — (engl., spr. héschänn), mittelgrobes Zeug aus ungebleichtem Jutegespinst …   Kleines Konversations-Lexikon

  • hessian — ► NOUN ▪ a strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, used especially for sacks and in upholstery. ORIGIN from Hesse, a state of western Germany …   English terms dictionary

  • Hessian — The term Hessian refers to the inhabitants of the German state of Hesse.Hessian may also mean: * Hessian (soldiers), soldiers from German states with in the Holy Roman Empire who fought in the American Revolutionary War and other conflicts *… …   Wikipedia

  • hessian — n. & adj. n. 1 a strong coarse sacking made of hemp or jute. 2 (Hessian) a native of Hesse in Germany. adj. (Hessian) of or concerning Hesse. Phrases and idioms: Hessian boot a tasselled high boot first worn by Hessian troops. Hessian fly a midge …   Useful english dictionary

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