单词 | Hessian |
释义 | Hessian /hesh"euhn/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to the state of Hesse or its inhabitants. n. 2. a native or inhabitant of Hesse. 3. a Hessian mercenary used by England during the American Revolution. 4. a hireling or ruffian. 5. (l.c.) burlap. 6. Also called Hessian andiron. (in the U.S.) an andiron having as an upright the figure of a Hessian soldier of the Revolutionary War. [1670-80; HESSE, Germany + -IAN] |
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