Hessian boot

Hessian boot

n. A high, tasseled boot introduced into England by Hessians in the 1800s.

Hes′sian boot′

n. a knee-high tasseled boot, fashionable in England in the early 19th century. [1800–10]

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Hessian boot - (19th century) a man's high tasseled boothessian, jackboot, Wellington boot, Wellingtonboot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg