hessian
A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacksA strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.
» I'm German by passport, Hessian by birth and a Frankfurter by God's grace.
Ich bin Deutscher laut Pass, Hesse von Geburt und Frankfurter von Gottes Gnaden.
Значення
значень: 1(Британія, злічуване, незлічуване)A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.
- (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
Приклади
речень: 3I'm German by passport, Hessian by birth and a Frankfurter by God's grace.
deIch bin Deutscher laut Pass, Hesse von Geburt und Frankfurter von Gottes Gnaden.
Yet, after marching to Trenton, Washington's troops do surprise the Hessian mercenaries who are in position there.
Tom speaks Hessian.
deTom spricht Hessisch.
Походження
See Hessian. Attributed to the historic use of the fabric as part of the uniform of soldieSee 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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Форми
множина: hessiansСиноніми
синонімів: 5- (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot:Hessian bootjackbootWellingtonWellington boot
Уроки до слова
уроків: 1- A1Злічувані та незлічувані іменники — Бо воно може бути незлічуваним