fess 1
/fes/ , n. Heraldry.
an ordinary in the form of a broad horizontal band across the middle of an escutcheon.
Also, fesse .
[ 1350-1400; ME fesse fascia FASCIA ]
fess 2
/fes/ , v.t., v.i. Informal.
fess up , to admit or concede, esp. freely.
[ 1830-40; aph. shortening of CONFESS ]
fess 3
/fes/ , n. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.
a teacher.
Also, fessor .
[ shortening of PROFESSOR ]