nearhand
/ˈnɪə hand/(also nerand) Now chiefly Scottish, Irish English (northern ), and English regional (northern )
adverb
1Nearly, almost.
2Near, in space or time; close at hand, close by.
preposition
Near to, close to (a place, person, point of time, or action).
adjective
Near, nearby, near-at-hand. nearhand cut noun a short cut.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Midland Prose Psalter. From near + hand. Compare earlier nigh hand preposition.
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