Ne

1 of 3

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neon

NE

2 of 3

abbreviation

1
Nebraska
2
New England
3
no effects
4
northeast

3 of 3

adjective

1
used to indicate the original, former, or legal name of a man
Robert Roe, John Doe
2
: originally or formerly called

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French, literally, born — more at née

First Known Use

Adjective

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ne was in 1905

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Cite this Entry

“Ne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ne. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

Ne

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neon
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