ness
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noun \ˈnes\Definition of NESS
: cape, promontory
Examples of NESS
- <from atop the ness, there was a beautiful view of the coastline as it stretched for miles into the distance>
- <the little skiff rounded the tip of the ness>
Origin of NESS
Middle English nasse, from Old English næss; akin to Old English nasu nose — more at nose
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to NESS
- Synonyms
- headland, point, promontory
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