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Definition of nass

nass

/næs/
nass
Plural:nusus
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nass Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A clear, explicit textual injunction or ruling in Islamic jurisprudence, derived directly from the Quran or the Sunnah, which leaves no room for independent interpretation.

Example

"The scholar argued that since there was a clear nass on the matter, further analogical reasoning was unnecessary."

2

Canadian A major river in northern British Columbia, Canada, flowing from the Coast Mountains to the Pacific Ocean via Nass Bay.

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naseberry
nashville
naso tang
nass
nassau
nastily
nastiness

Word Origin & Etymology

The Islamic jurisprudential term is borrowed from Arabic 'naṣṣ' (text, explicit designation). The Canadian geographical name derives from the Tlingit word 'naas', meaning 'intestines' or 'food depot', referencing the river's high capacity for eulachon fish.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nass
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