"hesher" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: heshers [plural]
Etymology: Derived from Hessian: so called due to long hair and warlike personality akin to that of the Hessian mercenaries. Head templates: {{en-noun}} hesher (plural heshers)
  1. (slang) A diehard enthusiast of heavy metal music. Tags: slang Related terms: metalhead
    Sense id: en-hesher-en-noun-xJTwTzuV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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