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Hess
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Hess (name) means a surname of German-Jewish origin, originally denoting someone from the region of Hesse. Example: “The chemist Mr. Hess published his findings last year.”
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A surname of German-Jewish origin, originally denoting someone from the region of Hesse.
"The chemist Mr. Hess published his findings last year."
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What does “Hess” mean?
The word “Hess” means a surname of German-Jewish origin, originally denoting someone from the region of Hesse.
How do you pronounce “Hess”?
“Hess” is pronounced hehs (/hɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hess” in a sentence?
Here is “Hess” used in a sentence: “The chemist Mr. Hess published his findings last year.”
What part of speech is “Hess”?
“Hess” is a name.
Is “Hess” a common word?
“Hess” is an uncommon word in modern English.