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Bess
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Bess (name) means a feminine given name, a diminutive of Elizabeth. Example: “Queen Elizabeth I was affectionately called Bess.”
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A feminine given name, a diminutive of Elizabeth.
"Queen Elizabeth I was affectionately called Bess."
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Etymology
A variant of Beth, itself a clipping of Elizabeth.
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What does “Bess” mean?
The word “Bess” means a feminine given name, a diminutive of Elizabeth.
How do you pronounce “Bess”?
“Bess” is pronounced behs (/bɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bess” in a sentence?
Here is “Bess” used in a sentence: “Queen Elizabeth I was affectionately called Bess.”
What part of speech is “Bess”?
“Bess” is a name.
