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Bess - What does it mean?

Definition of 'Bess'

English

Proper noun

(en-proper noun)
  • * 1595 William Shakespeare: Third Part of King Henry the Sixth : Act V, Scene VI:
  • King Edward . Come hither, Bess , and let me kiss my boy.
  • * 1981 , Dad , Knopf, ISBN 0394510976, page 293:
  • "Jack, couldn't you call me Bette again? You know how much I hate Bess'. I don't know what's happened; you've been calling me Bette since we came to California and now, suddenly, you're calling me ' Bess ."
    There's a long silence. Dad's still up on his knees; I'm driving along Sepulveda Boulevard toward Olympic.
    "Well, Bette, I married you as Bess and I've always liked that name. It's a name you don't hear very often; it's a strong name like you. Every time I call you Bette I'm afraid somebody else might answer."

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