thither

English

/ˈðɪðəɹ/

adv

Definitions

(chiefly) To that place.
(dated) To that point, end, or result.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English thider inherited from Old English þider inherited from Proto-Germanic *þadrê.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*þadrê

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

thithermost English
thitherto English
thitherward English
thitherwards English
to English
*þadrê Proto-Germanic
*þidr- Proto-Germanic
þider Old English
thider Middle English