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- [fes]
- /fɛs/
- /fˈes/
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- [fes]
- /fɛs/
Definitions of fesse word
- noun fesse an ordinary in the form of a broad horizontal band across the middle of an escutcheon. 1
- noun fesse Alternative spelling of fess (horizontal band in heraldry). 1
- noun fesse an ordinary consisting of a horizontal band across a shield, conventionally occupying a third of its length and being wider than a bar 0
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Origin of fesse
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English fesse < Anglo-French ≪ Latin fascia fascia
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Parts of speech for Fesse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fesse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.