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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
hessian/ˈhesiən/

▶noun chiefly Brit. a strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, used especially for sacks and in upholstery.

– origin C19: from Hesse, a state of western Germany, + -ian.

'hessian' also found in these Oxford entries:

Hessian boot - Hessian fly - rag rug - sack

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