NIGH (2)

nigh (2)|nighly. Nigh, or Nighly, ad. nearly, closely, within a little

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Nigh, adv. [[AS. neáh, n�h. See Nigh, a.]] 1. 1. 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. 2. 2. Almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead.