Cass
Cass (name) means a short form of the female given name Cassandra, and sometimes of Cassidy or Cassiopeia. Example: “Everyone at school just called her Cass.”
How to Use Cass
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for several longer names, and also a surname.
Word Forms
cassed past tense, casses singular
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Etymology
As an English surname, from a pet form of Cassandra; as an Irish surname, from Ó Cais, related to cas meaning "curly".
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What does “Cass” mean?
The word “Cass” means a short form of the female given name Cassandra, and sometimes of Cassidy or Cassiopeia. In plain terms, a nickname for several longer names, and also a surname.
How do you use “Cass” in a sentence?
Here is “Cass” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school just called her Cass.”
What part of speech is “Cass”?
“Cass” is a name.
Where does the word “Cass” come from?
The word “Cass” comes from Irish. As an English surname, from a pet form of Cassandra; as an Irish surname, from Ó Cais, related to cas meaning "curly".
Is “Cass” a common word?
“Cass” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cass” have?
“Cass” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short form of the female given name Cassandra, and sometimes of Cassidy or Cassiopeia.
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