Hessian (Noun)
Meaning
(19th century) a man's high tasseled boot.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dashing young officer polished his Hessian boots until they shone like mirrors.
- He carefully laced up his tight-fitting Hessian boots before heading out to the ball.
- The fashion plate illustration showed a stylish gentleman wearing Hessian boots with a cutaway coat.
- After a long day of riding, he pulled off his muddy Hessian boots and tossed them to the servant.
- At the royal wedding, the groomsmen wore identical Hessian boots with gold braid and sparkling tassels.