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单词 hessian
释义

hessian

noun

hes·​sian ˈhe-shən How to pronounce hessian (audio)
1
capitalized
a
: a native of Hesse
b
: a German mercenary serving in the British forces during the American Revolution
broadly : a mercenary soldier
2
chiefly British : burlap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Remember that iconic image of Washington crossing the Delaware to make a surprise attack on the Hessians? Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 4 May 2017 A gust of wind lifted a roadside hessian screen, revealing Hitler’s army, mustered for the invasion. vanityfair.com, 24 Jan. 2017 A gust of wind lifted a roadside hessian screen, revealing Hitler’s army, mustered for the invasion. The Hive, 24 Jan. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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