name
Bessie
BEH-see
Bessie (name) means a feminine given name, a diminutive of Elizabeth also used as a formal name in its own right. Example: “Her great-grandmother was named Bessie.”
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A feminine given name, a diminutive of Elizabeth also used as a formal name in its own right.
"Her great-grandmother was named Bessie."
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Etymology
Formed from Bess and -ie.
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What does “Bessie” mean?
The word “Bessie” means a feminine given name, a diminutive of Elizabeth also used as a formal name in its own right.
How do you pronounce “Bessie”?
“Bessie” is pronounced BEH-see (/ˈbɛsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bessie” in a sentence?
Here is “Bessie” used in a sentence: “Her great-grandmother was named Bessie.”
What part of speech is “Bessie”?
“Bessie” is a name.
