How to pronounce jess

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What jess means

noun

A short strap fastened around a trained hawk's leg

In a sentence: The falconer held the jess gently as the hawk settled on her glove.

Where it comes from: It comes from the old French gies, which goes back to Latin words for a throw or to throw.

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