hessian
hes·sian
noun \ˈhe-shən\Definition of HESSIAN
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
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1710
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