Nowhither

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    nowhere; to no place. archaic, not-comparable

    "This stuffed rump of mine saves not me only from rheumatism, but you also from what other isms! In this your Life-pilgrimage Nowhither, a fine Squallacci marching-music, and Gregorian Chant, accompanies you, and the hollow Night of Orcus is well hid!"

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nowhere

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"This stuffed rump of mine saves not me only from rheumatism, but you also from what other isms! In this your Life-pilgrimage Nowhither, a fine Squallacci marching-music, and Gregorian Chant, accompanies you, and the hollow Night of Orcus is well hid!"

Etymology

From Middle English nowhider, from Old English nāhwider. Analyzable as no + whither.

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