niþer-

See also: nither and niþer

Old English

Etymology

From niþer (“below, down”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈni.θer/, [ˈni.ðer] (as a nominal prefix)
  • IPA(key): /ˌni.θer/, [ˌni.ðer] (as a verbal prefix)

Prefix

niþer-

  1. below, beneath; situated in a lower position, lower
    niþerdǣl ― lower part
  2. down, downward
    niþersettan ― to set down
    niþertorfian ― to throw down
  3. inferior

Descendants

  • Middle English: neother-, nither-
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