hessian

adj

1. Of, from or relating to the state of Hesse, Germany.
2. Of or relating to the German mathematician Otto Hesse (1811–1874).

   “Hessian line; Hessian point; Hessian matrix”

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A native or inhabitant of the state of Hesse, Germany.
2. (countable, historical, uncountable)A mercenary soldier, especially a German one who fought with the British in the American Revolutionary War.
3. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable)Ellipsis of Hessian boot.
4. (British, abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable)Ellipsis of Hessian cloth or Hessian fabric (“burlap, jute”).
5. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable)Ellipsis of Hessian matrix.
6. (British, countable, uncountable)A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.

name

1. The Rhine Franconian dialect spoken in Hesse.