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ness

Syllabification: (ness)

Pronunciation: /nes/

Definition of ness

noun

(usually in place names) a headland or promontory:Orford Ness

Origin:

Old English næs, perhaps reinforced in Middle English by Old Norse nes; related to Old English nasu 'nose'

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