Etymology

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Today it means: To come near; approach. Full definition →

Middle English neiȝnen
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromneiȝnen
  2. English todaynighen

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

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