near thing



near thing

Something just barely effected, as in That election was a near thing-he won by a handful of votes. [Mid-1700s]
See also: near, thing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SlySLIEEnglish
Voula-Greek
Gallus-Ancient Roman
ÁSdÍS-Icelandic, Ancient Scandinavian
Angharad-Welsh, Welsh Mythology
Lyman['laimən]