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 Definitions of jess  [ʒɛs]  

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Definition of 'jess' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) jess
a short strap fastened around the leg of a hawk and attached to the leash.

Etymology:  (1300–50; ME ges < OF ges, gez, getz < L jactus a throwing, der. of jac(ere) to throw)

Definition of 'jess' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) jess
a short strap of leather or silk secured round the leg of a hawk, to which the leash or line, wrapped round the falconer's hand, was attached when used. See Illust. of Falcon

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