hessian

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Hessian boot, jackboot, Wellington, Wellington boot

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