nigh
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9.9
- adjective
- Archaic
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lado izquierdo
- In the traditional team of horses, Bill always positioned himself next to the nigh horse to help steer the plow.
Examples
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And instead of quality singing, there is nigh-incomprehensible shouting.
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This is not for anyone in the middle of a depressive episode, when it's well nigh impossible, but when you're on the up, do this; it's essential to a healthy life.
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In the meantime, though, let's thank those who are addressing themselves to the hard, well-nigh impossible task of educating kids who are probably among the hardest to educate in the world.
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The horse was trained to respond to commands on the nigh side, making it easier for the rider to guide him.
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During the plowing event, the farmer sat on the nigh ox to keep it steady as they worked the field.
Synonyms
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9.8
On the left side of an animal when it faces forward
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nigh in farming comes from the same idea as the word near — it named the animal that stood nearer to the plowman, usually on the 'left' side. So the nigh horse or ox is the left animal in a pair.