fess in German
fess in German is Balken, Leiste — fess means to admit or confess to something, usually after some hesitation.
fess in German
Balken
(heraldiccharge) A horizontal band across the middle of the shield.
Leiste
(heraldiccharge) A horizontal band across the middle of the shield.
What does "fess" mean?
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verb To admit or confess to something, usually after some hesitation.
"He finally fessed up to breaking the window."
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noun In heraldry, a broad horizontal band running across the centre of a shield.
"The coat of arms showed a gold fess on a blue background."
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adj Informal: lively, bold, or full of energy.
"The puppy was feeling fess after its nap, racing circles round the yard."
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fess in a sentence
- He finally fessed up to breaking the window.
- She fessed up that she'd eaten the last slice of cake.
- The coat of arms showed a gold fess on a blue background.
- The puppy was feeling fess after its nap, racing circles round the yard.
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What is "fess" in German?
"fess" in German is Balken, Leiste. fess means: To admit or confess to something, usually after some hesitation.
How do you use "fess" in a sentence?
Example: "He finally fessed up to breaking the window." In German, "fess" is Balken, Leiste.
Are there other ways to say "fess" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "fess": Balken, Leiste.
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