it was well-nigh dark, but I could still see a little
Recent Examples on the WebIn my book, Peter Seidler was a model citizen, a well-nigh heroic one.—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of well-nigh was
before the 12th century
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