Phrase Hound found 4 phrases and 638 compound words that contain ess. The most common are listed below. Open ess in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 4
- long essAlternative form of long s: The ſ character, as distinct from the short s (which is the s character).
- governor-essRare form of governoress.
- short essAlternative form of short s: The s character, as distinct from the long s — the ſ character.
- de-essto reduce the loudness of sibilants in an audio recording
Compound words 638
- empressThe female monarch (ruler) of an empire.
- countessThe wife of a count or earl.
- baronessThe wife of a baron.
- priestessA woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain religions.
- governessA woman paid to educate children in their own home.
- songstressA female singer.
- mayoressA female mayor.
- foundressA female founder (“one who founds or establishes”).
- viscountessThe wife of a viscount.
- archduchessA daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, or the wife of a son or grandson of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary