Where does “nigheth” come from?
nigheth (English) comes from English nigh, from Middle English neygh, from Old English nēah, from Proto-West Germanic *nāhw — near, close.
Ancestry of “nigheth”, step by step
nigheth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English nigh
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | nigh | near, close by; Not remote in degree, kindred,... |
| 2 | Middle English | neygh | Physically near or adjacent; Figuratively near;... |
| 3 | Old English | nēah | nigh, near; near |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | *nāhw | near, close |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |