anigh

1 of 2

preposition

archaic

: nigh

anigh

2 of 2

adverb

-er/-est

archaic

: nigh

Word History

Etymology

Preposition

a- entry 1 + nigh

Adverb

a- entry 1 + nigh

First Known Use

Preposition

1731, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1704, in the meaning defined above

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