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Added 4 October 2026

hessian

/ˈhɛsiən/ noun

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A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.

Origin

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.

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