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Definition of Nigher

1. Adverb. (comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance. "Getting nearer to the true explanation"

Definition of Nigher

1. Adjective. (archaic) (comparative of nigh) ¹

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Definition of Nigher

1. nigh [adj] - See also: nigh

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nigher

Literary usage of Nigher

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings by National Baptist Educational Convention (1872)
"I wish it had been that for the reason that it selects one out of the grade while we have three, and we must have regard for the third grade of our nigher ..."

2. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1892)
"... the Lord was nigher. A-raspin' un the scraper— All ways to ouce lier feelins' flew She heered a foot, an' knowed it tu, Like sparks ш burnt-up paper. ..."

3. The Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry by Society of Chemical Industry (1884)
"... the temperature of which is required, then the increase in the temperature of the outflowing water will be the greater the nigher the temperature oí the ..."

4. Phillips Brooks Year Book: Selections from the Writings of the Rt. Rev by Phillips Brooks (1893)
"Still mine arms surround Thee, Still I lift Thee higher, Draw Thee nigher. CHRISTINA ROSSETTI. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, ..."

5. Phillips Brooks Year Book: Selections from the Writings of the Rt. Rev by Phillips Brooks (1894)
"Still mine arms surround Thee, Still I lift Thee higher, Draw Thee nigher. CHRISTINA ROSSETTI. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, ..."

6. Annotations Upon Popular Hymns: For Use in Praise Meetings by Charles Seymour Robinson (1893)
"... As the storm draws nigher: Jesus, leave me not to languish, Helpless, hopeless, full oi anguish ; And its waves roll higher, Help the more forsaking me ..."

7. On the Life, Writings, and Genius of Akenside: With Some Account of His Friends by Charles Bucke (1832)
"The thrilling interest rises higher, The circle closes nigh and nigher, And shuddering glance is cast behind, As louder moans the wintry wind *." * Cant. ..."

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