thither
English
/ˈðɪðəɹ/
adv
Definitions
- (chiefly) To that place.
- (dated) To that point, end, or result.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English thider inherited from Old English þider inherited from Proto-Germanic *þadrê.
Origin
Proto-Germanic
*þadrê
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- thithermost English
- thitherto English
- thitherward English
- thitherwards English
- to English
- *þadrê Proto-Germanic
- *þidr- Proto-Germanic
- þider Old English
- thider Middle English