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Synonyms for ness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : nes
Phonetic Transcription : nɛs

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Définition of ness

Origin :
  • obsolete except in place names, Old English næs "a promontory," related to nasu "nose" (see nose (n.)). Cognate with Old Norse nes, Danish næs, Swedish näs, Middle Dutch nesse.
  • As in cape : noun promontory into water
  • As in headland : noun high land area
Example sentences :
  • But on a calm spring day, the fjord just steals in smooth and shining by ness and bay.
  • Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer
  • There on the ness Raven and his fellows, five together, took their stand.
  • Extract from : « The Story Of Gunnlaug The Worm-Tongue And Raven The Skald » by Anonymous
  • Spring slipped by, until it was time for the meeting at Thor's-ness.
  • Extract from : « The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald » by Unknown
  • The Ness was a mile off, but in the excitement of their pleasure they were oblivious of time.
  • Extract from : « Eric, or Little by Little » by Frederic W. Farrar
  • “You seem to know all about it, Ness,” said Aleck, suspiciously.
  • Extract from : « The Lost Middy » by George Manville Fenn
  • Thank you for the information, Ness, but they say none are so deaf as those who will not hear.
  • Extract from : « The Lost Middy » by George Manville Fenn
  • Yes, Tom,” said Aleck, laughing; “and what do you think Ness says?
  • Extract from : « The Lost Middy » by George Manville Fenn
  • The summer afterwards Mr. Corbet came again to read with Mr. Ness.
  • Extract from : « A Dark Night's Work » by Elizabeth Gaskell
  • Mr. Ness had undertaken to discuss her future plans with her, and he was obliged to go on.
  • Extract from : « A Dark Night's Work » by Elizabeth Gaskell
  • Mr. Ness, you must never allow Mr. Dunster to be blamed for this!
  • Extract from : « A Dark Night's Work » by Elizabeth Gaskell
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