nigh

(nī)

1. Near in time, place, or relationship: Evening draws nigh.
2. Nearly; almost: talked for nigh onto two hours.

1. Being near in time, place, or relationship; close. See Synonyms at close.
2. a. Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle: pulling hard on the nigh rein.
   b. Being the animal or vehicle on the left: the nigh horse.