fess

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To confess; to admit.

Noun

1. 1
   A horizontal band across the middle of the shield.
2. 2
   Initialism of functional endoscopic sinus surgery.

Adjective

1. 1
   Proud; conceited.
2. 2
   Lively; active; strong.
3. 3
   Of animals, bad-tempered, fierce.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname from German.