(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:23:47

Née (?), p. p., fem. [F., fr. L. nata, fem. of natus, p.p. of nasci to be born. See Nation.]

Born; -- a term sometimes used in introducing the name of the family to which a married woman belongs by birth; as, Madame de Stael, née Necker.

<-- i.e. maiden name -->

 

© Webster 1913.

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