fornigh

English

adv
Definitions
  • (dialectal) Very near
  • (dialectal) Very nearly; almost.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forneh inherited from Old English fornēah (almost, about, very nearly) affix from English nigh.

Origin

English

nigh

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