Definitions for hither

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hither hith·er

Spelling: [hith -er]

IPA: /ˈhɪð ər/

Hither is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 67 anagrams from letters in hither (ehhirt).

Definitions for hither

Idioms

1. hither and thither, in various quarters; here and there:
2. hither and yon, from here to over there, especially to a farther place; in or to a great many places:

adverb

1. to or toward this place:

adjective

1. being on this or the closer side; nearer:

Origin of hither

before 900; Middle English, Old English hider; cognate with Old Norse hethra, Latin citer on this side

Examples for hither

Thou whom chance may hither lead, Be thou clad in russet weed, etc.

The brindled cow, which has led us hither, will supply us with milk.

Now is the time when hither and yonOur city-people runSeeking a home.

Another spirit answered, 'He comes not hither, and will never come.

hither, then, Magua retired, when his labors of policy were ended.

I shall not stay in them: so it signifies nothing to tell you how to direct to me hither.

hither the crowd was already streaming, and hither the procession made its way.

The answer of the other spirit was: 'He comes not hither and will never come.

hither flocked merchants and traders from all parts of Europe.

It was Quicksilver; and he brought one hither, as well as the box.