Fess - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Fess : (noun)

1: (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield [syn: fesse]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Fess : \Fess\, Fesse \Fesse\, n. [OF. fesse, faisse, F. fasce, fr. L. fascia band. See Fascia.] (Her.) A band drawn horizontally across the center of an escutcheon, and containing in breadth the third part of it; one of the nine honorable ordinaries.

Fess point (Her.), the exact center of the escutcheon. See Escutcheon.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Fess
	gtowna: @lisang Li, you know how much the twittersphere loves examples. How else to substantiate the statement, otherwise? Come on, Fess up.
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	eddie_gonzales1: With all this Tiger Woods gossip going around I thought it's best to Fess up before the press finds out; me and Tiger have been having sex.

Fess - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Example Usage of Fess