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English word origin

Etymology of anigh

Inherited from Middle English aneh, equivalent to a- + nigh.

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Unnumbered source etymology

Original entry ↗
prep

Nigh; near.

adv

Nigh; near.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Inherited from Middle English aneh, equivalent to a- + nigh.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Inherited-form mentionanehenm
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