Jess

¹ American  

[jes] / dʒɛs /

noun

1. a male or female given name, form of Jesse, Jessie, or Jessica.

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jess ² American  

[jes] / dʒɛs /

noun

1. a short strap fastened around the leg of a hawk and attached to the leash.

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verb (used with object)

1. to put jesses on (a hawk).

jess British  

/ dʒɛs /

noun

1. a short leather strap, one end of which is permanently attached to the leg of a hawk or falcon while the other can be attached to a leash

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verb

1. (tr) to put jesses on (a hawk or falcon)

Other Word Forms

• jessed adjective

Etymology

Origin of jess

1300–50; Middle English ges < Old French ges, gez, getz (nominative) ( get oblique > French jet; jet ¹ ) ≪ Latin jactus a throwing, equivalent to jac ( ere ) to throw + -tus suffix of v. action

Example Sentences

But with more than 1,000 students, Trade-Tech’s program — which offers certificates and associate of science degrees — stands out for its size, said Jess Guerra, director of the college’s Transportation Workforce Institute, which includes the automotive program.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's a lot of change coming this way," said Jess Blair from Electoral Reform Society Cymru.

From BBC

You know the one, where the inescapable Jess Glynne song Hold My Hand plays over footage of a family enjoying their holiday, in an ad campaign that has been running since around 1874.

From BBC

The show’s co-creators, Ferguson and freelance producer, writer and actor Brooke Brazer, developed characters that would be relatable in the same manner as Monica from “Friends” or Jess from “New Girl.”

From Los Angeles Times

Skinner will hope key England internationals Jess Park and Ella Toone remain fit, while two-time champion Fridolina Rolfo - who has played in five finals with her former clubs Barcelona and Wolfsburg - can use her experience to guide them further.

From BBC