First Known Use: before 12th century
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1hither
adverb hith·er \ˈhi-thər\
: to this place
Full Definition of HITHER
: to this place
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Origin of HITHER
Middle English hider, hither, from Old English hider; akin to Gothic hidre hither, Latin citra on this side — more at he
2hither
adjective
Definition of HITHER
: being on the near or adjacent side
First Known Use of HITHER
14th century
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HITHER[1] Defined for Kids
hither
adverb hith·er \ˈhi-thər\
Definition of HITHER for Kids
: to this place <Come hither.>
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