First Known Use: before 12th century
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1thither
adverb thith·er \ˈthi-thər also ˈthi-\
: to that place
Full Definition of THITHER
: to that place : there
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Origin of THITHER
Middle English, from Old English thider; akin to Old Norse thathra there, Old English thæt that
2thither
adjective
Definition of THITHER
: being on the other and farther side : more remote
First Known Use of THITHER
1830
THITHER Defined for Kids
thither
adverb thith·er \ˈthi-thər\
Definition of THITHER for Kids
: to that place : there <We walked thither and back.>
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