Cass
See also: cass, CASS, and Cass.
English
Etymology
- As an English surname, from a pet form of Cassandra.
- As an Irish surname, from Ó Cais (“descendant of the curly-haired one”), from cas (“curly”).
Proper noun
Cass
- A diminutive of the female given name Cassandra of medieval origin, later also used for Cassidy, and Catherine with its variant forms.
- 1999, Ann Rule, And Never let Her Go, Warner Books, published 2000, →ISBN, page 30:
- Most of the time, Anne Marie and Kathleen got along as well as any sisters six years apart would: Kathleen called Anne Annie, and Anne Marie called Kathleen Cass or Kate.
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- A surname originating as a matronymic.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A diminutive of the male given name Cassius.
- A number of places:
- A township and unincorporatedcommunity therein, in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
- A census-designated place in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States.
- A number of other townships in the United States, listed under Cass Township.
- A locality in Selwyn District, Canterbury, New Zealand, named after Thomas Cass. [1]
Derived terms
- Cass County
- Cassopolis
- Cassville
Related terms
- Cassie
References
- NZ Topo Map
Anagrams
- ASCs, CSAs, SACs, Sacs, sacs