NIGH

a. adv. v. prep.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
a.

Not distant or remote in place or time; near. The loud tumult shows the battle nigh. Prior.

2.
a.

Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate. "Nigh kinsmen." Knolles. Ye ... are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Eph. ii. 13.

3.
adv.

In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near. He was sick, nigh unto death. Phil. ii. 27. He drew not nigh unheard; the angel bright, Ere he drew nigh, his radiant visage turned. Milton.

4.
adv.

Almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead.

5.
v.

To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near. [Obs.] Wyclif (Matt. iii. 2).

6.
prep.

Near to; not remote or distant from. "was not this nigh shore" Shak.

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