hester

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Definition of hester in English English dictionary

A female given name , used since the 17th century

A surname

A feminine given name

An English surname

{i} female first name (form of Esther); family name; name of a village in Oklahoma (USA)

Related Terms

Hester Bateman

orig. Hester Needham born 1709, London, Eng. died 1794, London British silversmith. In 1760, after the death of her husband, John Bateman, she took over the family business. Until 1774 she generally executed designs commissioned by other silversmiths. After that time her shop became well known for its tableware, such as spoons, sugar bowls, saltcellars, and teapots. Bateman's designs were restrained and graceful, characterized by beaded edges. In addition to domestic silver, she produced large presentation pieces

Hyphenation

Hes·ter

Turkish pronunciation

hestır

Pronunciation

/ˈhestər/ /ˈhɛstɜr/

Etymology

() From the Latin form of Esther.