Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ess

plural of -ess

Abbreviation of Essex.

present participle of ess

A surname.

simple past tense and past participle of de-ess

(law) Conditionally; provisionally; in anticipation of future need.

(philosophy) Thomist metaphysical and moral principle that indicates the connection of ontology, obligation, and ethics.

plural of collar of esses

An ornamental chain made up of interlinked or juxtaposed S's, originally worn by nobles of the House of Lancaster, and later associated by some writers with the Order of the Garter.