Inez
name
name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A female given name from Spanish.
"Before the frowning King fair Inez stands; / Her tears of artless innocence, her air / So mild, so lovely, and her face so fair;"
- 2 A small city, the county seat of Martin County, Kentucky, United States.
- 3 An unincorporated community in Holt County, Nebraska, United States.
- 4 A census-designated place in Victoria County, Texas, United States.
- 5 An unincorporated community in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States.
Example
More examples"Before the frowning King fair Inez stands; / Her tears of artless innocence, her air / So mild, so lovely, and her face so fair;"
Etymology
Anglicised form of Spanish Inés and Portuguese Inês, both from Latin Agnes, from Ancient Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnḗ). First used in 18th century English poetry and plays referring to Inês de Castro. Doublet of Agnes.
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