Hessian vs Linen - What's the difference?
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Of, from or relating to Hesse in Germany.
Of or relating to the German mathematician (Otto Hesse) (1811–1874).
A native or inhabitant of Hesse.
(historical) A mercenary soldier, especially a German one who fought with the British in the American Revolutionary War.
A boot with a low heel and semi-pointed toe, which became popular, initially among the military, in the 18th century.
(chiefly, British) Burlap, jute.
(mathematics) Hessian matrix
(lb) Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
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, title= (lb) Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, under clothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.
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A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.
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As nouns the difference between hessian and linen
is that hessian is a native or inhabitant of Hesse while linen is thread or cloth made from flax fiber.As an adjective Hessian
is of, from or relating to Hesse in Germany.hessian
English
(wikipedia Hessian)Adjective
(en adjective)- Hessian''' line; '''Hessian''' point; '''Hessian matrix
Noun
Derived terms
{{der3, Hessian boot , Hessian cloth , Hessian crucible , Hessian fly , Hessian matrix}}linen
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(wikipedia linen)Noun
The Mirror and the Lamp, passage=Here, in the transept and choir, where the service was being held, one was conscious every moment of an increasing brightness; colours glowing vividly beneath the circular chandeliers, and the rows of small lights on the choristers' desks flashed and sparkled in front of the boys' faces, deep linen collars, and red neckbands.}}