present participle of jess

Having jesses on, as a hawk.

A diminutive of the male given name Jesse. / A diminutive of the female given names Jessica or Jessamy.

(falconry) A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.

(falconry) To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.

Alternative form of jet (the mineral). / Alternative form of jet (the color).

Pronunciation spelling of just.

(biblical) The father of king David. / A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. / A female given name, variant of Jessie.

(architecture) A representation of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art, such as a genealogical tree in stained glass or a branched candlestick.

plural of jess