Jess

Pronunciation: /dʒɛs/

Definitions of jess

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

Example Sentences

A1 Jess is my best friend.

A2 I saw Jess at the park yesterday.

B1 Jess enjoys playing the guitar in her free time.

B2 Jess is studying to become a nurse.

C1 Jess's dedication to her work is truly inspiring.

C2 Jess's exceptional leadership skills have led to the company's success.

Examples of jess in a Sentence

formal Jess is a dedicated employee who always completes her tasks on time.

informal I'm meeting up with Jess later for coffee.

slang Jess is such a cool chick, I love hanging out with her.

figurative Jess's creativity knows no bounds; she's like a burst of color in a black and white world.

Grammatical Forms of jess

• past tense: jessed
• plural: jesses
• comparative: more jess
• superlative: most jess
• present tense: jess
• future tense: will jess
• perfect tense: has jessed
• continuous tense: is jessing
• singular: jess
• positive degree: jess
• infinitive: to jess
• gerund: jessing
• participle: jessing

Origin and Evolution of jess

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'jess' originated from Old French 'jes', which came from Latin 'jactus' meaning a throw or a cast.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in falconry to refer to the leather straps used to tether a bird of prey, the term 'jess' has evolved to also mean a similar strap used in horseback riding to secure the rider's foot in the stirrup.