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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