nighen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To come near; approach.
  2. To bring near; appropriate.

Word forms

nighen nighens nighening nighened

Etymology

From Middle English neiȝnen, equivalent to nigh + -en. Cognate with German nähnen.

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