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fesses
We have found lemma(root) word of fesses : fess.
Definitions
[fɛs], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an ordinary in the form of a broad horizontal stripe across the middle of the shield
Phrases:
- in fess
Origin
:
late 15th century: from Old French fesse, alteration of faisse, from Latin fascia ‘band’. Compare with fascia
[fɛs], (Verb)
Definitions:
- confess; own up
(e.g: ‘Fess up,’ she demanded. ‘What were you doing in Peter's private office?’)
Phrases:
Origin
:
early 19th century: shortening of confess
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