hessian
noun
- woven fabric from jute or sisal
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛsiən/ / /ˈhɛʃən/
adj
Etymology: From Hesse + -ian. Doublet of hessian.
- Of, from or relating to the state of Hesse, Germany.
- Of or relating to the German mathematician Otto Hesse (1811–1874).
“Hessian line; Hessian point; Hessian matrix”
name
Etymology: From Hesse + -ian. Doublet of hessian.
- The Rhine Franconian dialect spoken in Hesse.
noun
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.
- A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.