bess

word

Definition

'Bess' is a female given name in English, often used as a short form for Elizabeth.

Usage & Nuances

'Bess' is somewhat old-fashioned in modern English, most common in historical contexts or literature. It is most frequently encountered as a nickname for 'Elizabeth'. Rarely used for new babies today.

Spanish: Bess (nombre propio) - Isabel (nombre inglés antiguo)Portuguese (BR): Bess (nome próprio) - Isabel (nome antigo em inglês)Portuguese (PT): Bess (nome próprio) - Isabel (nome antigo em inglês)Chinese (Simplified): 贝丝 (英文女性名)Chinese (Traditional): 貝絲 (英文女性名)Hindi: बेस (अंग्रेज़ी महिला का नाम)Arabic: بيس (اسم أنثوي إنجليزي)Bengali: বেস Russian: Бесс Japanese: ベス Vietnamese: Bess Korean: 베스 Turkish: Bess Urdu: بیس Indonesian: Bess

Example Sentences

Bess likes to read old books.

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Everyone called her Bess, but her real name was Elizabeth.

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Have you seen Bess's new painting? It's amazing!

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Back in school, Bess was always the first to volunteer.

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Bess is my grandmother's name.

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I met Bess at the park yesterday.

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