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hessian
/ˈhɛsiən/
noun
juta
Also
hessian(m)najemnik heski(m)
Definition
A strong, coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and packaging; also, a mercenary soldier, especially one from Hesse in Germany.
Examples
The old sacks were made of hessian.
Stare worki były z juty.
Hessians fought for the British during the American Revolutionary War.
Hessianie walczyli po stronie Brytyjczyków podczas amerykańskiej wojny o niepodległość.
Collocations
hessian clothhessian sackhessian soldier
adjective
jutowy
Also
heski
Definition
Made of hessian fabric; or, relating to Hesse or its people.
Examples
She decorated the table with a hessian runner.
Udekorowała stół jutowym bieżnikiem.
The hessian troops were known for their discipline.
Heskie wojska były znane z dyscypliny.
Collocations
hessian baghessian fabrichessian regiment
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