Neve
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /niːv/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neve is a noun meaning (rare or obsolete) Nephew.
Meaning
(rare or obsolete) Nephew.
More Meanings
- (rare or obsolete) A male cousin.
- (rare or obsolete) A grandson.
- (rare) A spendthrift.
Example Sentences
Still another passenger on the same ship was Gysbert Philips from Velthuysen, 24 years old, a "neve" ( nephew or cousin) of Cornelia Wynkoop.
Iwein considers it his right and duty to avenge his neve, and is much exercised when Artûs proposes to go to the well with his full strength, for he apprehends that the king will give the distinction of the combat to his sister's son Gâwein.
Word Forms
- neves
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include firn, nebule, naibor, nourice, norice, knaue.
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