Hi Dee, "Nee" (it properly should have an "acute" accent) is simply the female form of the French word for "born". Thus "Freda Bloggs nee Smith" means Freda was born Freda Smith, before changing her surname on marriage to Joe Bloggs. ATB Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: <dkieffaber@kc.rr.com> To: <SCT-ISLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 2:56 PM Subject: word definition > Could someone give me the definition of the word "nee"? I have seen it > after a name such as Weddell(nee Blair). I am curious as to its meaning. > Thank you, > Dee Kieffaber > > ______________________________