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fess

/fɛs/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To acknowledge or confess, especially a fault or guilt.

    - "He was forced to fess up and admit his mistake."
    - "After being caught, the thief had to fess up to the police."
  • Verb

    To wear or display feathers on one's hat or helmet as a mark of rank or office.

    - "The knight was required to fess his plume of ostrich feathers."
    - "The king's guards were ordered to fess their helmets before the monarch."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fess
dress , impress , progress
Homophones
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  1. fesses (en) : buttocks

Variants
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fess , fessed , fesses , fessing , fesse , fess up , fessed up , fesses up , fessing up
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to wear feathers' in Middle English.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'fess' comes from the Old French word 'fesser' which means 'to fasten' or 'to bind'.

  2. In some countries, it is customary for a knight to 'fess' his helmet before entering a tournament.

Related Concepts
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  1. confess: To acknowledge or admit, especially a fault or guilt.

  2. feathers: Long, flat structures on the backs of birds that provide insulation, flight, and display.

Culture
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In heraldry, the term 'fess' refers to a horizontal band or stripe on a shield.

How to Memorize "fess"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine confessing a secret or wearing a feathered hat.

  2. associate

    - Link 'fess' to 'confess' and 'feathers'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'FES' for 'Feathers, Acknowledge, Show' to remember the meanings.

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