Jesse

[jes-ee]

noun

1. (in the Bible) the father of David.

2. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God exists.”

Jesse

/ ˈdʒɛsɪ /

noun

1. Old Testament the father of David (I Samuel 16)

Example Sentences

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, who introduced Assembly Bill 1127, said his bill was intended to help protect communities from gun violence.

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Astronumerologist Jesse Kalsi, author of “The Power of Home Numbers,” calls six and seven “a very unconventional energy” that is somewhat unknowable.

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“It’s a buyer’s market, with house hunters asking for price reductions, doing inspections, and requesting concessions,” Jesse Landin, a Redfin Premier agent in San Antonio, said in a statement.

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Jesse Crozier, representing the BBC told the hearing the gross misconduct consensus has been reached because of the "irredeemable nature of the conduct" and a lack of "contrition" from Mr Murley during the disciplinary process.

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Track and field shimmers with names that transcend the sport—Jesse Owens, Florence Griffith Joyner, Usain Bolt.

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