Definition for Smith, Bessie - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	Smith, Bessie (Bes¦sie Smith) Pronunciation: /smɪθ/ (1894–1937), American blues singer. She made over 150 recordings, including some with Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong.		Nearby Words smirch smirk smit smite smith -smith Smith & Wesson Smith, Adam Smith, Alfred Emanuel Smith, Bessie Smith, Dame Maggie Smith, David Smith, Dean Smith, Ian Smith, Joseph Smith, Kate Smith, Margaret Chase Smith, Stevie Smith, Sydney