jess

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

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

To secure with jesses; place the jesses on.

A short strap, usually of leather, sometimes of silk or other material, fastened about the leg of a hawk used in falconry, and continually worn.

A ribbon that hangs down from a garland or crown in falconry.

A short strap of leather or silk secured round the leg of a hawk, to which the leash or line, wrapped round the falconer’s hand, was attached when used. See Illust. of falcon.

A compact coal-like, velvet-black mineral, with a polish making it fit for use in jewelry.

A very dark, velvety black shade.

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

To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.