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wellnigh

adv

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  1. Alternative spelling of well-nigh.

    • […] Huck’s confidence in the human race was wellnigh obliterated.
    • Athens especially never forgave the defection which had wellnigh involved her in hopeless ruin.
    • Five years ago the officers determined to build a new mess. There was only one objection to the fulfilment of this wish: the regimental coffers were wellnigh empty.

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