Definition of jess
: a short strap secured on the leg of a hawk and usually provided with a ring for attaching a leash
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Here’s a better video of Dua Lipa with the pride flag -- pic.twitter.com/Vmh6rLhBR3 — jess (@badxromance) February 13, 2018 THAT IS.
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Origin and Etymology of jess
Middle English ges, from Anglo-French gez, jettes, plural of get, literally, throw, from geter, jeter to throw, release (a hawk) — more at jet
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First Known Use: 14th century
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