Jessie

Jes-sie · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A given name, typically feminine, a diminutive of Jessica or Janet; also a variant of the masculine name Jesse.

  2. 2.

    (British slang, dated) An effeminate man or a coward.

Related words

See also: Jesse, Jessica, jess

Etymology

As a feminine name, a pet form of Jessica or Janet. As a masculine name, a variant spelling of Jesse. The slang term may derive from the feminine association of the name.