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- [hesh-uh n]
- /ˈhɛʃ ən/
- /ˈhes.i.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hesh-uh n]
- /ˈhɛʃ ən/
Definitions of hessian word
- adjective hessian of or relating to the state of Hesse or its inhabitants. 1
- noun hessian a native or inhabitant of Hesse. 1
- noun hessian a Hessian mercenary used by England during the American Revolution. 1
- noun hessian a hireling or ruffian. 1
- noun hessian (lowercase) burlap. 1
- noun hessian Also called Hessian andiron. (in the U.S.) an andiron having as an upright the figure of a Hessian soldier of the Revolutionary War. 1
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Origin of hessian
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; Hesse, Germany + -ian
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Parts of speech for Hessian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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hessian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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