Definition of nigh

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Nigh (a.) Almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead..

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Diurnal :: Diurnal (a.) Relating to the daytime; belonging to the period of daylight, distinguished from the night; -- opposed to nocturnal; as, diurnal heat; diurnal hours..
Guide :: Guide (n.) The leather strap by which the shield of a knight was slung across the shoulder, or across the neck and shoulder..
Preceptor :: Preceptor (n.) The head of a preceptory among the Knights Templars.
Night :: Night (n.) That part of the natural day when the sun is beneath the horizon, or the time from sunset to sunrise; esp., the time between dusk and dawn, when there is no light of the sun, but only moonlight, starlight, or artificial light..
Night-blooming :: Night-blooming (a.) Blooming in the night.
Cycle :: Cycle (n.) The circle of subjects connected with the exploits of the hero or heroes of some particular period which have served as a popular theme for poetry, as the legend of Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, and that of Charlemagne and his paladins..
Knightless :: Knightless (a.) Unbecoming a knight.
Squawl :: Squawk (n.) The American night heron. See under Night.
Philomela :: Philomela (n.) The nightingale; philomel.
Goatsucker :: Goatsucker (n.) One of several species of insectivorous birds, belonging to Caprimulgus and allied genera, esp. the European species (Caprimulgus Europaeus); -- so called from the mistaken notion that it sucks goats. The European species is also goat-milker, goat owl, goat chaffer, fern owl, night hawk, nightjar, night churr, churr-owl, gnat hawk, and dorhawk..
Pernoctation :: Pernoctation (n.) The act or state of passing the whole night; a remaining all night.
Knights Bannerets :: Knights bannerets (pl. ) of Knight bannere.
Knighthead :: Knighthead (n.) A bollard timber. See under Bollard.
Tattoo :: Tattoo (n.) A beat of drum, or sound of a trumpet or bugle, at night, giving notice to soldiers to retreat, or to repair to their quarters in garrison, or to their tents in camp..
Cavalier :: Cavalier (n.) A military man serving on horseback; a knight.
Daytime :: Daytime (n.) The time during which there is daylight, as distinguished from the night..
Cabaret :: Cabaret (n.) a type of restaurant where liquor and dinner is served, and entertainment is provided, as by musicians, dancers, or comedians, and providing space for dancing by the patrons; -- similar to a nightclub. The term cabaret is often used in the names of such an establishment..
Knightliness :: Knightliness (n.) The character or bearing suitable for a knight; chivalry.
Nighness :: Nighness (n.) The quality or state of being nigh.
Knighting :: Knighting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Knigh.
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