Definition of fess Fess

/fɛˈs/ - [fes] - fess

We found 5 definitions of fess from 4 different sources.

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What does fess mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
fess - (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield
  fesse
  ordinary (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • fess (Noun)
    A horizontal band across the middle of the shield.
  • fess (Verb)
    To confess; to admit.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • fess (n.)
    Alt. of Fesse

Part of speech

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  • fess, verb, present, 1st person singular of fess (infinitive).
  • fess, verb (infinitive).
  • fess, noun, singular of fesses.

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fess in sign language
Sign language - letter F Sign language - letter F Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter S Sign language - letter S Sign language - letter S Sign language - letter S

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