A native or inhabitant of Hesse. / (historical) A mercenary soldier, especially a German one who fought with the British in the American Revolutionary War.

present participle of hesitate

hesitation

With hesitation. / With reluctance.

A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.

Alternative form of he who hesitates is lost

In a hesitating manner.

plural of hesitation

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hesitate

The act or state of hesitating.