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nee - What does it mean?

Definition of 'nee'

English

Etymology 1

(etyl) , to be born.

Alternative forms

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Adjective

(-)
  • Mrs Smith, nee Jones
  • Originally known as.
  • Since the name change, Butch (nee Frances) seems more tough and self-assured.
    Usage notes
    * As it is not a naturalised word in English, (nee) is often italicised. * When used for a man, the masculine form should be used.

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) ne or . Cognate with Standard English no.

    Interjection

    (en-interj)
  • (Geordie) no, used to express no as a quantity, i.e. not any, like German kein/Dutch geen/French rien. Compare with (na).
  • * {{reference-book | last = Griffiths | first = Bill | title = A Dictionary of North East Dialect | origyear = 2004 | publisher = Northumbria University Press | id = ISBN 1-904794-16-5 | pages = 121 }}

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    Similar to 'nee'

    ne, nye, newe