jess

jess  (js)

n.

A short strap fastened around the leg of a hawk or other bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.

tr.v. jessed, jess·ing, jess·es

To put jesses or a jess on (a hawk, for example).

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[Middle English ges, from Old French, pl. of jet, something thrown, from Vulgar Latin *iectus, alteration of Latin iactus, past participle of iacere, to throw; see y- in Indo-European roots.]

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jess [dʒɛs] Falconry

n

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Falconry) a short leather strap, one end of which is permanently attached to the leg of a hawk or falcon while the other can be attached to a leash

vb

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Falconry) (tr) to put jesses on (a hawk or falcon)

[from Old French ges, from Latin jactus a throw, from jacere to throw]

jessed  adj