[fɛs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an ordinary in the form of a broad horizontal stripe across the middle of the shield


Phrases:
- in fess

Origin:
late 15th century: from Old French fesse, alteration of faisse, from Latin fascia ‘band’. Compare with fascia

[fɛs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- confess; own up
(e.g: ‘Fess up,’ she demanded. ‘What were you doing in Peter's private office?’)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: shortening of confess