hessian

== English == === Etymology === See Hessian. Attributed to the historic use of the fabric as part of the uniform of soldiers from the former Landgraviate of Hesse and its successors, who were called Hessians. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhɛsiən/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɛʃən/ Rhymes: -ɛsiən, -ɛʃən === Noun === hessian (countable and uncountable, plural hessians) (chiefly British) A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks. Synonym: burlap ==== Descendants ==== → German: Hessian ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Naishes, shenais == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French hessian. === Noun === hessian n (uncountable) hessian ==== Declension ==== == Swedish == === Noun === hessian c Hessian matrix hessian (fabric) ==== Declension ====