First Known Use: before 12th century
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nether
adjective neth·er \ˈne-thər\
: located toward the bottom or more distant part of something
Full Definition of NETHER
1
: situated down or below : lower
2
: situated or believed to be situated beneath the earth's surface
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Origin of NETHER
Middle English, from Old English nithera, from nither down; akin to Old High German nidar down, Sanskrit ni
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