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ness

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Proper noun

  1. {{lb|en|Irish mythology}} An [[Ulster]] princess and the mother of [[Conchobar mac Nessa]] and [[Findchoem]] in the [[Ulster Cycle]] of Irish mythology. Daughter of [[Eochaid Sálbuide]]. Also the mother of [[Cormac Cond Longas]] by [[incest]] with Conchobar mac Nessa.
  2. A [[placename]]:
  3. {{surname|en}}.

Noun

  1. {{lb|en|geography}} A [[promontory]]; a [[cape]] or [[headland]]. ({{non-gloss|Frequently used as a suffix in placenames.}})

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