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Definition of Hessian boots

Hessian boots
Hessian Hes"sian, a. Of or relating to Hesse, in Germany, or to the Hessians. Hessian boots, or Hessians, boot of a kind worn in England, in the early part of the nineteenth century, tasseled in front. --Thackeray. Hessian cloth, or Hessians, a coarse hempen cloth for sacking. Hessian crucible. See under Crucible. Hessian fly (Zo["o]l.), a small dipterous fly or midge (Cecidomyia destructor). Its larv[ae] live between the base of the lower leaves and the stalk of wheat, and are very destructive to young wheat; -- so called from the erroneous idea that it was brought into America by the Hessian troops, during the Revolution.

Meaning of Hessian boots from wikipedia

- with a "v" notch in front. The Hessian boot would evolve into the rubber work boots known as "Wellington boots". Hessian (soldier) Carman, W.Y. (1977)...
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- of waterproof boot. Originally a type of leather boot adapted from Hessian boots, a style of military riding boot, they were worn and po****rised by...
- Hessian boots were used by cavalry from the 18th century until World War I. Late in the Napoleonic Wars, the British army began issuing ankle boots that...
- Royalists. Cavalier boots remained in use among cavalry until the late 18th century when they were replaced with the Hessian boots po****rised by Prussian...
- regiments wore the shako (csákó) of various styles), and high riding boots (often Hessian boots). A sabretache, an ornate pouch hung from the belt, often completed...
- Continental Army against Hessian auxiliaries garrisoned at Trenton. After a brief battle, almost two-thirds of the Hessian force were captured, with...
- developed, including dressing himself in white trousers, a dark tunic, with Hessian boots and black ****ed hat (that later became synonymous as his style). Wellesley...
- He was always dressed in a military laced undress coat, tights and Hessian boots, &c'. Lady Stafford in letters to her son mentioned 'his great Coat...
- thigh-high boots worn by Hessian soldiers fighting in the American Revolutionary War influenced the development of the iconic heeled cowboy boots worn by...