I've understood it means 'plebian' or 'commoner,' but I'm afraid it could be derrogatory! Where does it come from? Hechen? Heschen? I've wikipediad it and dictionary.comed it with no luck.
2007-01-22 16:12:16 · 5 answers · asked by dianemeves 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Hessian
For definitions, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessian_%28disambiguation%29
2007-01-22 16:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by wireflight 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The word would be Hessian
I believe the definition you are looking for are the German mercinaries who fought for the British during the American Revolutionary War
2007-01-22 16:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hessian.
The term Hessian refers to the inhabitants of the German state of Hesse. In American English, it most commonly refers to 18th century German regiments in service to the British Empire.
2007-01-22 16:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attention! as it is shouted by drill sergeants and other offficers to get the quick attention of the soldiers.
2007-01-22 16:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by Reno 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a punk rocker!
well back before punk rockers were emo pussys whining about theyre lives !
2007-01-22 16:43:12 · answer #5 · answered by john s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋