English Explanatory Dictionary

Jess

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Jesse.
  2. A diminutive of the female given names Jessica or Jessamy.
noun
  1. A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.
verb
  1. To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.
noun
  1. Alternative form of jet (the mineral).
  2. Alternative form of jet (the color).
adv
  1. Pronunciation spelling of just.

Pronunciation

jĕs /d͡ʒɛs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Jess.wav

Word forms

Jess jesses jessing jessed

Etymology

Clipping of Jesse, Jessica, or Jessamy.

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