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-
  • English: nether-