Definition of Fess

1. Noun. (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield.

Exact synonyms: Fesse
Generic synonyms: Ordinary
Category relationships: Heraldry

Definition of Fess

1. n. A band drawn horizontally across the center of an escutcheon, and containing in breadth the third part of it; one of the nine honorable ordinaries.

Definition of Fess

1. Verb. To confess; to admit. ¹

2. Noun. (heraldiccharge) A horizontal band across the middle of the shield. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fess

1. to confess [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: confess

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fess

fervours
ferys
feræ naturæ
fes
fescennine
fescue
fescue foot
fescue poisoning
fescues
fesh-fesh
fesh fesh
feshschrifts
fesnyng
fesnyngs
fess (current term)
fess point
fess points
fess up
fesse
fessed
fessed up
fesses
fesses up
fessing
fessing up
fessitude
fesswise
fest
festa

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