nighen

English

verb

Definitions

(intransitive) To come near; approach.
(transitive) To bring near; appropriate.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English neiȝnen suffix from English nigh.

Origin

English

nigh

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Cognates and derived terms

fornigh English
neighbour English
next English
nigh English
nigheth English
nighly English
nighness English
nighsome English
nighwhat English
therenigh English
neiȝnen Middle English
neygh Middle English