Nee

Pronunciation

• IPA: /niː/, also IPA: /neɪ/
• Homophones: knee, nay, neigh

French née, feminine of né, past participle of naître, to be born.

Alternative forms

• née

Full definition of nee

Adjective

1. Used when giving the maiden name of a woman.Mrs Smith, nee Jones
2. Used when giving a former name. 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 né should be used.

From Old English ne or na ("no"). Cognate with Standard English no.

Interjection

1. (Geordie) no, used to express no as a quantity, i.e. not any, like German kein/Dutch geen/French rien. Compare with na.
   Nee way man! - No way
   Thor's nee watter! - There's no water!

Anagrams

• een , e'en
• ENE