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Tess
tehs
Tess (name) means a feminine given name, a short form of Theresa or Tessa. Example: “Tess packed her bags for the trip.”
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A feminine given name, a short form of Theresa or Tessa.
"Tess packed her bags for the trip."
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Tesses plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Tess, a variant of Tesch.
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What does “Tess” mean?
The word “Tess” means a feminine given name, a short form of Theresa or Tessa.
How do you pronounce “Tess”?
“Tess” is pronounced tehs (/tɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tess” in a sentence?
Here is “Tess” used in a sentence: “Tess packed her bags for the trip.”
What part of speech is “Tess”?
“Tess” is a name.
Is “Tess” a common word?
“Tess” is an uncommon word in modern English.