hessian

[US]/'hesiən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. of or relating to the state of Hesse in Germany
n. a person from Hesse

Phrases & Collocations

hessian fabric

hessian sack

hessian material

hessian cloth

hessian matrix

Example Sentences

To the right and left of the post stood rows of French soldiers, in blue uniforms, with red epaulettes, in Hessians and shako.

The hessian sack was filled with potatoes.

She used a hessian cloth to cover the dining table.

The farmer used hessian to protect the plants from frost.

The hessian material gave the room a rustic feel.

They wrapped the fragile items in hessian for shipping.

The hessian bag tore open, spilling its contents.

The hessian curtains added a cozy touch to the room.

The hessian table runner matched the rustic theme of the wedding.

He wore a hessian sack over his shoulder like a backpack.

The hessian fabric was rough to the touch but durable.

Real-world Examples

Yet, after marching to Trenton, Washington's troops do surprise the Hessian mercenaries who are in position there.

Source: VOA Special December 2018 Collection

Hessian boots were the most fashionable footwear option for men.

Source: Fashion experts interpret film and television dramas.

And you know, the bank branch was so overwhelmed with the cash they'd have to transfer the banknotes to the stronger hessian sacks because the bin liners kept breaking.

Source: Financial Times

In the story, the Horseman is alleged to be the spirit of a dead Hessian soldier, who now takes his revenge on the living for the loss of his head.

Source: Defeating the movie moguls

Look at them (on the Christmas cards), with their curly hair and natty hats, their well-shaped legs incased in smalls, their dainty Hessian boots, their ruffling frills, their canes and dangling seals.

Source: Lazy Person's Thoughts Journal

We'll start with the possibility of this horseman being of the American variety, which means you're dealing with a long-dead Hessian mercenary soldier who was hired by the British to try and defeat the American revolutionaries.

Source: Defeating the movie moguls

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