Inez

Origin

Anglicised form of Spanish Inés and Portuguese Inês. First used in 18th century English poetry and plays referring to Inês de Castro.

Full definition of Inez

Proper noun

1. .
• 1796 Translation by Mr Mickle of The Lusiads (1572) by : , The Scots Magazine, Vol. 58, page 174:Before the frowning King fair Inez stands;
  Her tears of artless innocence, her air
  So mild, so lovely, and her face so fair;
• 1873 James De Mille, A Open Question, D. Appleton and company, page 79:My name, you know, is Inez Elizabeth - Inez Elizabeth Mordaunt." "I think Inez is a perfectly beautiful name," said Sir Gwyn, enthusiastically. "So do I, surely," said Bessie; "it is so entirely. In France they all called me Inez, but dear, darling Iny set the fashion of calling me Bessie; - - - Still, I think Inez is awfully lovely, and it's uncommon and romantic.

Anagrams

• zein
• zine