Nithered
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɪðəd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nithered is an adjective meaning (Scotland, Northern England) Very cold; shrivelled with cold.
Meaning
(Scotland, Northern England) Very cold; shrivelled with cold.
Example Sentences
I'm fair nithered, sat sittin' here in this bloody draught.
‘You'll be warm enough.’ ‘I bloody won't. I'm nithered now.’
Talk About Nithered! In several severe winters - 1739, 1880, 1963 - the Hardraw waterfall at Hawes had become a giant icicle, just under 100 feet long.
I did spend a couple o' nights out in the open but I got so bloody nithered I couldn't sleep. I daren't sleep any road, 'cause it were that bloody cold.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shrammed, nippy, nipply, nesh, shrimmed, snithy.
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