Bess

proper nounattested in dialogue

//bɛs//

A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

proper noun

1
A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
Come hither Beſſe, and let me kiſſe my Boy: […]
2
slangA term applied to a fellow gay man, usually preceding an admonition.
Listen here, Bess.

Etymology

Variant of Beth, a clipping of Elizabeth.

beseech · To beg or implore something of (a person).beside · Next to; at the side of.besides · In addition to.

Bess · A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

Bessie · A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth, also used as…best · Most; largest.Best · A surname.

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