Hester
proper nounproper nounattested in dialogue
- United States//ˈhɛstɚ//
A female given name from Persian, of 17th century and later usage.
proper noun
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A female given name from Persian, of 17th century and later usage.
“Don’t worry, Milton”—an elderly, white-haired, russet-faced woman stands on her trailer’s step—“I’ll see this one.” [...] “I’m afraid paranoia pays. Come in. I'm Hester Van Zandt.”
Etymology
From the Latin form of Esther.
proper noun
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A surname from German.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle Low German hêster (“beech”).
HES · Historic Environment Scotland.hesitate · To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in…hesitation · An act of hesitating
Hester · A female given name from Persian, of 17th century and later usage.
heterosexual · Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.hetty · A heterosexual.Hetty · A diminutive of the female given names Henrietta, Hester and…