Bible Dictionaries
Hessian

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(a.) Of or relating to Hesse, in Germany, or to the Hessians.

(2):

(n.) A native or inhabitant of Hesse.

(3):

(n.) See Hessian boots and cloth, under Hessian, a.

(4):

(n.) A mercenary or venal person.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Hessian'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​h/hessian.html. 1828.