1. Plural of Hessian: a native or inhabitant of Hesse, a region in Germany.
2. Plural of Hessian: German soldiers hired by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War.
Usage: historical
3. Plural of Hessian: a coarse, stiff fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and upholstery.

Examples

• Many Hessians emigrated to America after the Revolutionary War.
• The British army employed thousands of Hessians during the conflict.
• The upholsterer chose Hessian fabric for the chair backing because of its durability.
• She polished her black Hessians until they gleamed.
• Hessian cloth is commonly used in gardening and landscaping.
• The soldiers wore tall Hessians that reached above the knee.