First Known Use: before 12th century
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ness
noun \ˈnes\
Definition of NESS
: cape, promontory
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Origin of NESS
Middle English nasse, from Old English næss; akin to Old English nasu nose — more at nose
Related to NESS
- Synonyms
- headland, point, promontory
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