Cass

Meanings

1. A diminutive of the female given name Cassandra of medieval origin, later also used for Cassidy, Cassiopeia, and Catherine with its variant forms.
2. A surname originating as a matronymic.
3. A male given name transferred from the surname.
4. A diminutive of the male given name Cassius.
5. A number of places:
6. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
7. A census-designated place in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States.
8. A number of other townships in the United States, listed under Cass Township.
9. A locality in Selwyn District, Canterbury, New Zealand, named after Thomas Cass.

1. To render moot or void; to annul; to reject

1. Abbreviation of cassette.

1. Initialism of cockpit access security system.

Etymology

* As an English surname, from a pet form of Cassandra. * As an Irish surname, from Ó Cais (“descendant of the curly-haired one”), from cas (“curly”).