Definition of "Cass"

Cass

proper noun
1. A diminutive of the female given name Cassandra of medieval origin, later also used for Cassidy, and Catherine with its variant forms.
  Quotations
  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.
  1999, Ann Rule, And Never let Her Go, Warner Books, published 2000, page 30
2. A surname originating as a matronymic.
3. A male given name transferred from the surname.
4. A diminutive of the male given name Cassius.
5. A number of places:
  1. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States.
  2. A census-designated place in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States.
  3. A number of other townships in the United States, listed under Cass Township.
  4. A locality in Selwyn District, Canterbury, New Zealand, named after Thomas Cass.